Academic Outreach
Academic Outreach
“Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is an advanced research institute established and fully funded by the Reserve Bank of India for carrying out research on development issues from a multi-disciplinary point of view.
IGIDR was registered as an autonomous society on November 14, 1986 and as a public trust in January 1987. On December 28, 1987 the campus was inaugurated by Late. Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
Subsequently, the Institute was recognized as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act.
Starting as a purely research institution, it rapidly developed into a full-fledged teaching cum research organisation when it launched a Ph.D. program in the field of development studies in 1990. The objective of the Ph.D. programme is to produce researchers with diverse disciplinary backgrounds who can address issues of economics, energy and environment policies. In 1995, the institute initiated the M. Phil programme. The M.Sc. programme commenced in 2003 to introduce students to the world of research at an earlier stage.
At present the Institute has about 188 employees and students, that include about 26 full time faculty members, 22 non-academic staff and about 140 M.Sc./M.Phil/Ph.D students.
IGIDR Ph.D. Colloquium
About
The Ph.D. Colloquium organised by IGIDR is called Conversations on Research (CoRe).
A platform to present ongoing research and receive feedback
Opportunities to network with peers from across the country
A forum to discuss theoretical and empirical research challenges
Guidance on improving publication success
Insights into post-Ph.D. career opportunities
Academic Outreach
About
The Ph.D. Colloquium organised by IGIDR is called Conversations on Research (CoRe).
A platform to present ongoing research and receive feedback
Opportunities to network with peers from across the country
A forum to discuss theoretical and empirical research challenges
Guidance on improving publication success
Insights into post-Ph.D. career opportunities
Ph.D. Colloquium format
Full Paper Sessions
Full Paper Sessions
Full Paper Sessions
Application Procedure
Financial Assitance
CoRe 2025
Programs
CoRe 2016
CoRe 2017
CoRe 2018
CoRe 2019
CoRe 2020
CoRe 2021
CoRe 2022
CoRe 2023
Testimonials
A well-structured platform to present research and receive critical feedback. The exposure to other scholars’ work was inspiring.
Jemma Stone
CEO, Acme Industries
A well-structured platform to present research and receive critical feedback. The exposure to other scholars’ work was inspiring.
Kelly Joe
CEO, Acme Industries
A well-structured platform to present research and receive critical feedback. The exposure to other scholars’ work was inspiring.
Stella Alba
CEO, Acme Industries
IGIDR Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme
Duration (1-Year)
Full Time Fellowship
About
The IGIDR Post-Doctoral Fellowship aims to support outstanding Ph.D. holders in conducting high-quality research. This one-year, full-time, fixed-term position is independent of faculty recruitment. Fellows receive ₹70,000 per month, shared campus accommodation (subject to availability), office space, and full access to the institute’s library, computing, and other facilities.
Responsibilities
Eligibility
Application Procedure
Selection is based on the candidate’s application, research proposal, supporting documents, and an interview at IGIDR. Final admission may require approval from the candidate’s parent institution. Junior faculty must apply through proper channels and submit a No Objection Certificate at the interview.
Testimonials
Dr.Riya Deshmukh
Post-Doctoral Fellow (2019–20)
Dr.Riya Deshmukh
Post-Doctoral Fellow (2019–20)
Dr.Riya Deshmukh
Post-Doctoral Fellow (2019–20)
Visiting Scholar Programme
About
The Visiting Students Programme seeks to attract students who want to learn what academic research is all about and would like to learn the ropes and get some hands-on experience working with faculty.
Requirements
Selected scholars will be required to submit a progress report at the end of every month and a complete research report along with a seminar presentation of the research findings at the end of the three-month stay. Failure to submit a progress report on time may lead to the termination of the scholarship programme. Once the research project is completed and published, the scholar should acknowledge IGIDR in an appropriate way.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit a CV, proof of birthdate, Master’s certificate, and a research proposal (max 1500 words) related to their Ph.D. thesis, certified by their supervisor. The topic should be in Economics or Development Studies, including Energy or Environment, and feasible within three months. The proposal must include a signed originality certificate from both the applicant and supervisor, confirming it hasn’t been submitted for publication.
Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on a joint evaluation of the CV, letters of recommendation and the quality of the research proposal submitted at the time of application.
Financial Assistance
Selected scholars will be paid Rs.17,000/- per month to meet incidental expenses, to and fro three-tier AC train fare, and provided free accommodation (on sharing basis) on campus for their duration of stay.
Testimonials
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Martin Smith
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Shelly Barns
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Jacob Luke
IGIDR Visiting Students Programme
About
The Visiting Students Programme seeks to attract students who want to learn what academic research is all about and would like to learn the ropes and get some hands-on experience working with faculty.
Responsibilities
The Visiting Students Programme seeks to attract students who want to learn what academic research is all about and would like to learn the ropes and get some hands-on experience working with faculty.
Rs.9000/- for June 2–July 17, 2025, sleeper class roundtrip train travel, complimentary shared accomodation on IGIDR campus.
Testimonials
