Fellowship for International Research Scholars in Technology at IIT Hyderabad (FIRST@IITH)
About IITH
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad was established in 2008, as one of the 23 IITs, premier institutions in India. In the recent National rankings (NIRF-2023), IITH ranked 3rd in Innovation and 8th among Engineering institutes in the country. IITH excels in fields like AI/ML, future communications, autonomous navigation, healthcare, semiconductors, advanced materials, climate change, and more. With 300+ full-time faculty, ~4,200 students, and 18 departments, IITH leads among 2nd and 3rd Gen IITs, with a strong research focus and extensive industry partnerships.
For more information, visit: IITH Official Website & IITH IR Cell
About the Program
IIT Hyderabad is pleased to announce the seventh round of its FIRST scheme to support outstanding international scholars pursuing PhDs with full financial support. Applications for the July 2024 intake are open year-round.
Fellowship Duration
4 years
Eligibility
- Foreign Nationals (excluding OCI/NRI) with excellent academic credentials, holding a master’s degree in relevant engineering or technology disciplines with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 or equivalent.
- Both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees must be obtained from foreign universities.
Desirable Qualifications
Degrees from leading universities in the candidate's home country and research output, such as publications or patents, will be considered favorably during shortlisting.
Financial Assistance
- Fellowship Amount: ₹60,000 INR per month
- Contingency Support: ₹1,00,000 INR per year
Departments Offering
Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Climate Change, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Liberal Arts, Design, Entrepreneurship & Management, Heritage Science & Technology
Application Procedure
- For details and the application form, visit https://ir.iith.ac.in/downloads
- Submit the completed form, testimonials, and one reference letter via email to ia.ir@iith.ac.in with the subject line "Application for FIRST@IITH-2024"
- No application fees. The deadline for email submissions is 25-November - 2024, 17:00 hrs IST
Fee Details
For fee structure details, visit https://iith.ac.in/academics/fee-structure/
Contact
For any queries, please email ia.ir@iith.ac.in
Testimonials
Abul Hasanath (ce21resch16001), FIRST@IITH Scholar
"Hello, I'm Abul, the first International Research Scholar through FIRST@IITH. I'm from Bangladesh, where I completed my Bachelor's and Master's in civil engineering. The facilities and research exposure here have boosted my confidence in competing globally. I invite you to join the IIT Hyderabad family. Thank you!"