he University of Queensland (Australia) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have joined forces to deliver a Ph.D program through its research academy.

Joint PhD Program 2024: The University of Queensland (Australia) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi have joined forces to deliver a Ph.D program through its research academy. The last date for submission of the online application form for the University of Queensland-IIT Delhi (UQ-IITD) Joint PhD program is March 15, 2024. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the same by visiting the official website at www.uqidar.org/eoi. Through the UQIDAR joint-PhD program, students can receive a scholarship to study at two world-leading, research-intensive institutions – The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) – on multidisciplinary projects.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be offered a jointly awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from both UQ and IITD. A PhD is one of the highest degrees that can be awarded. The aim of the UQIDAR Joint PhD is to foster the development of independent research skills in addressing grand challenges of global significance. Candidature should be a maximum of four years in all disciplines, depending on students’ progress. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be offered a jointly awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from both UQ and IITD.

Indian nationals and international applicants (with citizenship other than Australian), will be considered for scholarships as i-students.

Eligible i-students will be awarded a scholarship which includes:

• Year 1 (at IITD): a monthly stipend of Rs 41,000*
• Year 2 (at UQ): an annual stipend of A$32,192*
• Years 3 and 4 (at IITD): a monthly stipend of Rs 45,000*
• Relocation grant of A$5200* to support return travel between Delhi and Brisbane
• Overseas Student Health Cover (single policy) for stay in Brisbane in Year 2

Indian and international applicants (with citizenship other than Australian), are considered for admission as i-students. I-students spend their first year of study at IITD before completing one year (or more) at UQ. They then complete the remainder of their studies at IITD.

For more details, candidates are advised to track the official website.