Job Description
Kumaraguru Doctoral Fellowship (KDF)
nBuild impactful research. Grow as a scholar. Shape industry and society.
nKDF 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.
nRESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS:
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Artificial Intelligence & Roboticsn
Engineering for Health & Wellnessn
Climate & Energyn
Workplace & Biodiversityn
Defense Technology & Systemsn
Innovative & Sustainable Textilesn
Advanced Materials & Manufacturingn
Business Innovation & Growthn
Cybersecurity, FinTech, XR & Blockchainn

nWhy KDF?
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Interdisciplinary, impact-first research across departments/Industry and KI institutions, with a focus on sustainable development outcomes.n
Structured 3-year journey with milestones, continuous reviews, and strong faculty mentorship.n




Residential ecosystem designed for research focus, collaboration, and qualified growth.n

nWho can apply?
nMandatory eligibility:
nFreshers or candidates with up to 3 years' experience who hold:
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Master's degree in engineering/technology / management, orn
M.Sc. in Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Chemistry, or a master's in management domains.n
Applicants working in Government/industry research labs are also eligible.n

nDesirable :
nPreference for GATE-qualified candidates.
nFellowship duration :
nThe 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 The fellowship may be withdrawn if research goals are not met.
nStipend & categories :
nCategory A | Monthly Fellowship ₹25,000 | Eligibility Guide : UG & PG with min CGPA 6.5
nCategory B | Monthly Fellowship ₹35,000 | Eligibility Guide : UG & PG from NIRF

📌 Kumaraguru Doctoral Fellowship Kunnathur
🏢 KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
📍 Kunnathur