The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has invited applications for the third round of the Fellowship for International Research Scholars in Technology (FIRST) scheme. The scholarship for admission in the June/July 2022 session provides full financial support to foreign scholars for pursuing a PhD in the various departments in IIT Hyderabad.
The FIRST fellowship is offered for a period of four years. Selected candidates will be given a monthly scholarship of Rs 60,000 along with a contingency support amount of Rs 1 lakh per year during the FIRST scheme.
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Candidates may submit their application with electronic copies of the testimonials along with one letter of reference via email to [email protected] 5pm on April 15. There is no registration fee for the FIRST fellowship.
IIT Hyderabad FIRST Fellowship: Eligibility Criteria
The FIRST scheme is only open to foreigners with excellent academic qualifications holding a master’s degree in engineering technology in the relevant disciplines with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 on a 10-point scale or equivalent. Degree from a top university in their respective countries, research output in terms of publications/patents will be weighted during the shortlist.
IIT Hyderabad FIRST Fellowship: How to Apply?
The applications for the FIRST scheme should be sent online via email by following these simple steps
Step 1: Login to FIRST Fellowship page on IIT Hyderabad website
Step 2: Download the application form by clicking on ‘Click here’ under the Application procedure heading.
Step 3: Fill the application form with all the necessary information and attach a soft copy of your passport photo.
Step 4: Save the document to your device.
Step 5: Email the application form before April 15 at 5:00 PM to [email protected].
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The scholarship is offered by Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Climate Change, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Liberal Arts, Design, Entrepreneurship and Management Departments of IIT Hyderabad.
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