The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has opened applications for its full-time PhD Programme 2025. Interested candidates can apply by May 10, 2025. This four-year, full-time, and fully funded programme is aimed at nurturing globally recognised scholars, providing students with the skills to make significant contributions to management research and education.
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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria to apply for the programme. This includes having a valid score in GATE, GRE, GMAT, JRF (UGC/CSIR), or UGC NET, or CAT (from July 1, 2023, onward), along with a Master's/PGP from IIMs or an equivalent institution with a minimum of 55 percent marks. Additionally, candidates with qualifications such as CA/ICWA with a degree, CS with a BCom (minimum 60 percent marks), a 4-year B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch (minimum 6.5 CGPA), or a 5-year Integrated Master's (minimum 60 percent marks) are also eligible.
Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director of IIM Raipur, stated, “Our institute is committed to creating a research-driven academic environment that encourages scholars to expand the horizons of knowledge and innovation. Our PhD program offers a strong platform for aspiring researchers to undertake high-quality, impactful studies that benefit both academia and industry. I invite all those eager to shape the future of management thought and practice to join us.”
The doctoral programme is structured into three phases: Fundamentals of Management, Specialisation, and Doctoral Dissertation. Students have the opportunity to explore research areas across various domains, such as Economics & Public Policy, Finance and Accounts, HRM and Organisational Behavior, among others.
STIPEND
The programme provides substantial financial assistance to encourage research excellence. This includes a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000 for the first two years, which increases to Rs 55,000 thereafter. Additionally, scholars are awarded a Rs 200,000 grant for national and international conferences, along with a contingency grant and a one-time research support of Rs 50,000.
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