New Delhi, 17 February 2024: UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR) has announced Admission to Joint PhD programmes for June-July 2024 session. Australia’s University of Queensland (UQ), a top 50 global university, and IIT Delhi, an Institution of Eminence, had come together and established the UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR) to run a joint PhD programme to support scholars across diverse discipline areas to deliver global impact.
All successful UQIDAR PhD applicants will be offered a scholarship for the duration of their candidature of up to four years (full-time study) to allow them to focus on their research.
Key Dates: As per the admission notification, Eligible candidates should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by 17 March 2024.
Research Themes:
Healthcare and biotechnology
Quantum technologies
Clean energy and sustainability
Digital futures and artificial intelligence
Societal transformations and livelihoods
Advanced materials and manufacturing
Eligibility Conditions for Indian Students:
There are two PhD pathways to consider: i-students and q-students.
Indian nationals and international applicants (with citizenship other than Australia), will be considered for admission as i-students. i-students will spend their first year of study at IITD before completing one year (or more) at UQ. They would then complete the remainder of their studies at IIT Delhi.
Australian domestic students will be considered for admission as q-students. q-students will spend their first year of study at UQ before completing one year (or more) at IIT Delhi.
Follow these steps to apply as an Indian/international student (i-student)
Step 1: Find a project
Step 2: Check your eligibility
Step 3: Prepare your documents
Step 4: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Step 5: Attend interview and exam
Step 6: Accept your offer
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the official website of UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR).
