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

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n Why 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 solid faculty mentorship.n
Residential ecosystem designed for research focus, collaboration, and skilled growth.n

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n Who can apply?
n Mandatory eligibility:
nFreshers or candidates with up to 3 years’ experience who hold:
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Master’s degree in engineering/technology / management , or n
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

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n Desirable :
nPreference for GATE-qualified candidates.
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n Fellowship 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 The fellowship may be withdrawn if research goals are not met.
n Stipend & categories :
n Category A | Monthly Fellowship ₹25,000 | Eligibility Guide : UG & PG with min CGPA 6.5
n Category B | Monthly Fellowship ₹35,000 | Eli

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