Indira Gandhi Institute of Development and Research

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

(Deemed to be University)​

Ph.D. in Economics

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Ph.D. programme

Duration

Fee Structure

Financial Assistance​

Welcome to the Ph.D. Programme at IGIDR — where rigorous economic research meets real-world relevance.
Designed for intellectually curious minds, our programme blends strong economic foundations with interdisciplinary insight to tackle pressing development challenges. With dedicated faculty mentorship, vibrant peer interaction, and global exposure through conferences and research collaborations, scholars are empowered to grow and lead.
PhD students receive a monthly stipend of ₹31,000 for the first two years, increasing to ₹43,750 after registration, with part-time research or teaching assistantship from the second year; those joining after MSc or MPhil from IGIDR receive the stipend for three years.
We welcome passionate individuals ready to contribute to meaningful change through research and innovation.

Resources

Programme Handbook

Programme Handbook

Watch what our professors say about the IGIDR M.Sc. experience.