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IIST is well acclaimed for its quality of research internationally. Research at IIST is carried out across various departments funded by the institute and Department of Space. Faculty and Research scholars across the various disciplines: Aerospace, Avionics, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Humanities together contribute significantly to the frontier areas of research. Research outcomes are published in International journals of high repute and through filed patents. Ph.D programme offered in two categories.
Research scholar pursues research work within the institute or in an identified DoS Center/Unit on a full-time basis.
Three categories based on the funding agency
Research scholar pursues research work on a part-time basis. Three categories
Internal IIST - for employees of IIST, who can be admitted as part time research scholar as per identified selection procedure
DoS Sponsored - for permanent employees of DoS, who can be admitted as part time research scholar as per identified selection procedure.
DoS Sponsored Dual Degree (Masters + Ph.D.)
Candidates selected for IIST PG Programmes under the DoS sponsored category subject to No Objection from respective ISRO / DoS centre/unit for pursuing Ph.D.
The sponsored candidates under this category on completion of the minimum requirements of PG Programme shall be permitted to register and undergo Ph.D. course work
Details of Admissions, eligibility etc Click here
