RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAM
Research Fellowship Program is a 1.5 to 3-year doctoral level program with flexible exit options that focuses on applied research in the area of participant’s interest and academic background. This program gives participants intensive, top-notch, multidisciplinary training in the areas of the participant’s interest and allied overlapping areas, preparing them to perform innovative, global and multidisciplinary research. The program’s participants enhance their research and business acumen by drawing on their current expertise and academic background. The program’s objective is to assist individuals in conducting cutting edge research in their chosen areas and work towards further practical application of their research through new ventures or in their existing organizations. Upon successful completion of the program, the executives are awarded with the title of ‘Research Fellow’ of CIRND and are authorized to use ‘Research Fellow’ as a prefix to their names.
Accepted participants who would wish to exit the program earlier without completing the entire term can do so at the start of the 4th month and before the end of 12th month with earning the award of ‘Research Support Fellow’ or ‘Research Associate’ based on the type of research contribution.
Who Can Apply?
This program is for individuals with one or more of the following:
- Post Graduation/ Masters Degree (1 or 2 year)/ 2 year Post Graduate Diploma from recognized institution with 0 to 5 years of work experience
- 4-year Bachelors Degree (Technical)/ Professional Qualification from recognised institutions with 0 to 5 years of work experience
- Any other profile decided on a case to case basis by the Research Advisory Committee
Cost of Delivery
The program base cost for the year 2025 is INR 8,50,000 for all participants irrespective of the country of citizenship.
Additional costs are applicable basis the home country of the participant. For additional costs, refer to the zone section.