Indian Institute of Foreign Trade jobs for Ph.D. Programme in Delhi. Last Date to apply: 02 May 2016

Ph.D. Programme conducts in Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Eligibility : The eligibility criteria for applying in IIFT’s Ph.D. programme are the following: Master’s degree (including IIFT MPIB)/M.Phil degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or equivalent to B Plus in aggregate. OR Diploma courses which are considered equivalent to Masters Degree (e.g. PGDIM from IIMs) with 55% marks or CGPA equivalent to B plus, recognized by AICTE/UGC only would be considered. In such cases candidates would be required to produce the necessary certificate(s) from Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Overseas students can also apply as long as they satisfy the above-mentioned criteria. They need to produce GMAT score (the GMAT result should not have been declared before 1st January 2014 and should be received by the Institute latest by 2nd May 2016) to get exemption from appearing in Entrance Tests. Candidates only with GMAT scores of 500 and above may apply. However, they will be required to appear for viva-voce and attend the course work in the campus if selected. Also no scholarship will be provided to the foreign students from the Institute. Desirable : Credits would be given to candidates with good publication records such as books, papers in National/International Journals and paper presentation experiences in National/ International conferences. Candidates with prior teaching and research experience or Candidates from industry having made exceptional contribution in their area of work would be given an important consideration

Total Number of Seats : 15

Ph.D. at IIFT is a 5-year Programme, and the Institute offers admission under the following disciplines: Economics and Trade Policy; Finance; General Management and Strategy; IT Innovation and Technology Management; Marketing and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Admission Process : UGC JRF scholars in Economics and Management need not appear in the Entrance Test. After submitting the proof of their UGC (JRF) scholarship letter along with the filled-in application form, they will be accordingly invited for the Stage III evaluation process.

Exam Centres : The written entrance examination will take place both at Kolkata and New Delhi campuses of the Institute.

Fellowship Structure for Full-time Fellows : As per IIFT Rules, the full time Ph.D. students will receive a fellowship of Rs.22,000/- per month during the first two years of doctoral work. The tenure of fellowship will be extended for a further period of two and half years, subject to a comprehensive review of academic performance. For continuation of scholarship in the second phase, performance evaluation will be done on half-yearly basis.  There will be provision for an annual contingency fund of Rs. 15,000/- throughout the period of scholarship.