Job DescriptionKumaraguru Doctoral Fellowship (KDF) Build impactful research. Grow as a scholar. Shape industry and society. KDF is a full-time, residential/non-residential doctoral fellowship for aspirational researchers who want to advance engineering, technology, and management through high-quality, interdisciplinary work. Fellows deepen research capability while contributing solutions to real scientific and technological challenges that matter to industry and society. RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Engineering for Health & Wellness Climate & Energy Environment & Biodiversity Defense Technology & Systems Cutting-edge & Sustainable Textiles Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Business Innovation & Growth Cybersecurity, FinTech, XR & Blockchain Why KDF? Interdisciplinary, impact-first research across departments/Industry and KI institutions, with a focus on sustainable development outcomes. Structured 3-year journey with milestones, continuous reviews, and strong faculty mentorship. Residential ecosystem designed for research focus, collaboration,



and professional growth. Who can apply? Mandatory eligibility: Freshers or candidates with up to 3 years’ experience who hold: Master’s degree in engineering/technology / management , or M.Sc. in Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Chemistry , or a master’s in management domains . Applicants working in Government/industry research labs are also eligible. Desirable : Preference for GATE-qualified candidates. Fellowship duration : The fellowship is awarded for 3 years , with progress determined through continuous reviews and assessments . The fellowship may be withdrawn if research goals are not met. Stipend & categories : Category A | Monthly Fellowship ₹25,000 | Eligibility Guide : UG & PG with min CGPA 6.5 Category B | Monthly Fellowship ₹35,000 | Eligibility Guide : UG & PG from NIRF Top 100 Category C | Monthly Fellowship ₹50,000 | Eligibility Guide: UG or PG from NIRF Top 25 institutions/ In

📌 Kumaraguru Doctoral Fellowship (Athiyur)
🏢 KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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