Ph.D. (Sustainable Development) From Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Bengaluru Campus, Bangalore

• Completed a Master’s degree or must be in their final semester of Master’s program
• CGPA above 8.0 at the preceding degree (mandatory for fellowship)
• Age limit: Below the age of 50 years (Exceptions could be made upon discretion by the Admissions committee)
• ALL students are exempted from taking an entrance exam at Amrita

Applicants must have:

• Good communication skills
• Capacity to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Experience related to social work is helpful but not mandatory
• Willingness to work in rural communities of India
• We welcome applications from prospective full-time students ONLY. This PhD program will take 3 years to complete when enrolled as a full-time student.

Fee Structure

*A maximum of INR 30,000 per month will be given as stipend for international students.
**The total value of the Fellowship will not exceed INR 25,00,000/- for both international and Indian students. Exceptional research proposals may be given consideration upon review by the University’s Committee.

Funded opportunities for Joint or Dual PhD in collaboration with highly reputed international universities are available for ALL candidates.

Features of the Fellowship	Cost/ year(INR)	Net amount(INR)
TUITION FEE (100% WAIVED)	–	–
A monthly stipend(18,000 per month)	2,16,000	6,48,000
Teaching Assistantship/ Research Assistantship *	–	4,32,000
International Research Travel Scholarship (one time travel)*	–	2,00,000
International Research Experience	–	100,000
Sustainable solution implementation cost in a village**	–	1,050,000
Village visits (Accomodation, Food and Travel)	–	70,000
Maximum amount funded/ Fellowship (for 3 years)		2,500,000