Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) 2026 – Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)

Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) 2026 – Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)

• Institution: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) (An Advanced Research Institute established by the Reserve Bank of India, Deemed to be University)

• Program: Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Programme 2026

• Total Fellowships: 3 Positions

• Tenure: One Year (Full-Time Fixed Term)

• Fellowship Grant: INR 70,000 per month (consolidated)

• Location: Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Application Deadline: September 4, 2026

Overview of Role

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, invites applications from promising Indian scholars for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Programme 2026. Instituted as part of the institute’s academic outreach, this fellowship supports high-quality, independent research by scholars with an exceptional academic record in economics and public policy domains.

Key Responsibilities & Research Scope

• Independent Research: Pursue an approved independent research plan and produce at least one working paper before the end of the one-year fellowship tenure.

• Seminars & Reporting: Present an interim progress report and seminar, alongside delivering a final seminar on completed research at the conclusion of the term.

• Institutional Involvement: Participate in institutional academic activities, teaching/research projects, and conferences/workshops organized by IGIDR as assigned.

• Facilities Provided: Fellows receive dedicated office space, full access to library collections, computing resources, and campus accommodation (on a sharing basis, subject to availability).

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Nationality & Age: Resident Indian nationals under 40 years of age.

• Educational Background: Minimum 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent) in Master’s degree, and an earned Ph.D. degree in the broad areas of:

  • Economics

  • Public Policy

  • Energy and Environment Policy

• Eligibility of Ongoing Submissions: Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis by July 31, 2026, are also eligible to apply.

• Preferred Profile: Special encouragement for scholars who completed their Ph.D. within the last two years, junior faculty in academic institutions, and candidates with strong peer-reviewed publication records.

Selection Process & Instructions for Employed Applicants

• Selection will be based on an evaluation of the candidate's application, research proposal, submitted documents, and an interview conducted at IGIDR.

• Junior faculty/employed applicants must route their applications through the proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent institution at the time of the interview.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their application online through the official IGIDR portal:

• 📅 Application Deadline: September 4, 2026

• 🔗 Online Application Link: Apply via IGIDR PDF 2026 Portal

• 📧 Enquiries Email: pdf@igidr.ac.in

• 📞 Phone: +91-22-69096530

• 📍 Address for Communication: Ms. Sayli S. Charatkar, Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme, IGIDR, Gen. A. K. Vaidya Marg, Goregaon East, Mumbai – 400065

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