IIT Kanpur Invites Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities & Social Sciences

IIT Kanpur — Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities & Social Sciences

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Fields of Study

English | Fine Arts | Philosophy | Psychology | Sociology

Fellowship Details

• Amount: ₹80,000 – ₹1,00,000 per month
• Additional Benefits: HRA + Contingency grant
• Duration: Typically 1–2 years

Eligibility

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline or have recently submitted their doctoral thesis. Candidates must demonstrate strong research potential and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application Process

Interested candidates should prepare the following:

• CV
• Research proposal (2–3 pages)
• Cover letter indicating research interests and fit with IIT Kanpur
• Contact details of two referees

📅 Last Date to Apply: 30 November 2025

📧 Email: head_hss@iitk.ac.in

📞 Contact: +91-512-6797632

🔗 Apply: Scan the QR code in the announcement or visit IIT Kanpur’s official website.

IIT Kanpur encourages applications from talented researchers ready to contribute to vibrant academic and interdisciplinary work within its Humanities and Social Sciences community.

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