IIIT Dharwad PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026–27 – Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II

IIIT Dharwad PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026–27 – Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad) invites applications from eligible candidates for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) positions under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Phase-II for the academic year 2026–27.

The opportunities are available in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), Information Technology (IT), and IT Enabled Services (ITES).

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

IIIT Dharwad is inviting applications for research positions under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II, supporting doctoral and postdoctoral research in technology-related disciplines.

The institute is offering three positions across full-time and part-time doctoral programmes and a full-time postdoctoral fellowship.

The award of fellowships will depend on funding availability, compliance with the applicable scheme conditions, and satisfactory performance.

Available Positions

1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Full-Time

2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Part-Time

3. Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) – Full-Time

Research Areas

Applications are invited in the following areas:

• Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM)

• Information Technology (IT)

• IT Enabled Services (ITES)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in the Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship programmes must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed by IIIT Dharwad and the applicable conditions of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II.

The specific educational qualifications, research experience, and eligibility conditions for each position are not mentioned in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Applicants should consult the complete official notification before applying.

Fellowship and Financial Support

The Ph.D. and PDF positions are offered under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme.

The advertisement specifies that fellowship awards are subject to:

• Availability of funds from the funding agency.

• Fulfilment of applicable conditions under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme.

• Satisfactory performance of selected candidates.

Fellowship Amount: Not specified in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Selection Process

The final decision regarding admission or selection will rest with the Competent Authority of IIIT Dharwad.

Candidates must meet the relevant eligibility requirements and comply with the institute's selection procedures.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should refer to the complete recruitment notification issued by IIIT Dharwad for programme-specific eligibility requirements, application procedures, required documents, and deadlines.

For information regarding the funding scheme, applicants may visit the official Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme website.

Official Scheme Website: http://phd.digitalindiacorporation.in/

IIIT Dharwad Official Website: https://iiitdwd.ac.in/

The direct application link is not provided in the visible advertisement excerpt.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

The availability of fellowships is subject to funding and scheme requirements. Candidates are advised to review the complete official notification and confirm all eligibility and application details before submission.

Job Domain: Computer Science & Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering / ESDM / IT Enabled Services / Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research

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