- 12:50 PM, Saturday, 02 Aug 2025
| Department | Broad Research Areas |
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| Aerospace Engineering | Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Combustion and Propulsion (Experimental and computational analysis), Precision Manufacturing, Nonlinear Dynamics and Vibration, Structural Dynamics, Modelling and simulation of MEMS & NEMS devices, System Identification, Flight Dynamics and Control of UAVs, Orbital Mechanics, Radiative heat transfer through participating medium | |
| Avionics | Power Systems and Control / Power Electronics in terrestrial and aerospace microgrid / Power Electronics and control of electric drives, Data Driven Control / Navigation, Guidance and Control, RF & Microwave Engineering, Microelectronics:VLSI/MEMS devices/ Sensors/Photonics, Digital Communication, Machine Learning, Modeling and Disease Diagnosis of Physiological Systems, AI-Based 6G Wireless Communication, Electric Power train for All-Electric HANSA NG - Technology Demonstration | |
| Earth and Space Science | Remote sensing and Geospatial Modelling, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Geology / Planetary Geosciences / Natural Hazards, Deep learning Approaches in Atmospheric Modelling, Advancing Insurance Claims Assessment: Near Real-Time Flood and Damage Evaluation via Remote Sensing & Edge Computing | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Cultural Studies, Operations and Supply Chain Management | |
| Physics | Experimental Quantum Optics and Quantum Technology, Fundamental and applied optics, Quantum optics and quantum information, Atomic and Molecular physics, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics | |
| Chemistry | Nano materials / functional materials / polymeric materials for energy / environmental / sensing, Bioastronautics, Carbon dioxide reduction subsystems for air revitalisation | |
| Mathematics | Machine Learning, Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Functional Analysis and Applications, | |
Online Submission of Application
Opening Date for Oline Application : December 09 ,2020 - 1500 hrs
Closing Date for Online Application (for IIST Funded) : December 29 ,2020 - 2359 hrs
Closing Date for Online Application (for Externally Funded) : January 6, 2021 – 2359 hrs
Research scholars selected for IIST Ph.D. programme with Post Graduate (PG) Degree in Basic Science with NET or equivalent qualification OR Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET or equivalent qualification OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course will receive a Fellowship of Rs.37,000/- per month.
After two years of research experience, their performance will be evaluated by a review committee. Based on the review, the fellowship amount may be enhanced to Rs.42,000/- per month.
The scholars will be required to assist the Departments in tutorials / practical’s or related academic activities normally limited to 6 hours per week
The scholars will have to pay for the services provided by the Institute like boarding / lodging / medical facilities etc., as per IIST rules.
| Sl. No. | Event | Date |
| 1 | Opening of IIST website for online submission of applications | April 08, 2025 - 1700 hrs (Tuesday) |
| 2 | Closing of IIST website for online submission of applications | May 07, 2025 - 2359 hrs (Wednesday) |
| 3 | Display of shortlisted candidates for Screening Test & Direct Interview | May 16, 2025 - 1700 hrs (Friday) |
| 4 | Date of screening test (Venue : IIST Campus, Valiamala) Note: Orientation and lab visit will be arranged in the afternoon | June 16, 2025 ( Monday) 1000hrs-1100hrs |
| 5 | Interview Dates (Venue: IIST Campus, Valiamala) | June 17-19, 2025 |
| 6 | Display of provisionally selected candidates | July 01, 2025 – 1700 hrs (Tuesday) |
| 7 | Fee payment for first allotment | July 02, Wednesday 1700hrs – July 04, Friday 1100hrs |
| 8 | Reporting date at the Institution | July 26, 2025 (Saturday) |
| 9 | Classes begin for Ph.D Programme | July 28, 2025 (Monday) |
| 10 | Last date of Admission | August 14, 2025 (Thursday) |
