INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE, NEW DELHI
Ph.D. Programme
in International Business
(Batch 2006)
IIFT invites applications from
post-graduates of any discipline for admission to Ph.D. Programme in
International Business. Specific areas offered are: Marketing, Business
Strategy, Finance, WTO Issues and Logistics & Trade Operations. Admission to
the programme is open to all those not more than 35 years as on 1st July 2006
and wishing to pursue an academic career and developing the field of business
education. Foreign Nationals are encouraged to apply; however, necessary
clearances will have to be obtained from the Government of India.
The selection of applicants is based on evidence of a high level of scholarly
ability, involving both qualitative and quantitative skills; the motivation to
complete a strenuous academic programme; and career objectives consistent with
the Ph.D. degree.
Reservations for SC/ST/PH
candidates will apply as per Government of India rules.
The programme is available both
on full-time and part-time basis. Full-time students will be expected to involve
themselves in the Institute's training and research activities and will be paid
a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000/- p.a. for the same. On-campus accommodation, if
available, may be provided to full-time students.
The programme consists of two
phases: -
Post Graduate Studies or the
course work of 12-16 months duration; and
Thesis-writing (to be completed
within 4 years of completion of course work).
Students must obtain the required
grades at every stage to continue in the Ph.D. programme.
Application
Requirements
A Master's degree from a
recognized university with at least 55% marks.
Admissions Application Form -
This can be downloaded from the IIFT's website www.iift.edu together with
2 passport size photographs and copy of educational degrees obtained.
Two letters of recommendation (in
the format that may be downloaded from the IIFT's website www.iift.edu).
At least one example of scholarly
research or professional writing.
Application fee of Rs. 1,000/- to
be submitted by all candidates as bank demand draft drawn in favour of IFT
payable at New Delhi (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PH candidates; US $ 50 for foreign
students).
SC/ST/PH category candidates to
attach the requisite certificate
Applicants should pay particular
attention to the question of career objectives in their statement of purpose.
Carefully written and clearly enunciated goals should demonstrate how study at
IIFT will influence reaching those objectives. The Research Committee will
review academic performance of applicants including scholarly research or
professional writing; the applicant's statement of purpose; and letters of
reference; usually from academics familiar with the applicant's scholastic and
research capabilities. The Committee, on this basis, will short-list candidates
for the viva/presentation at IIFT Campus at New Delhi. Short-listed candidates
will send heir research synopsis to the institute by 30th April 2006 and present
it on 22nd May 2006 at the IIFT Campus, New Delhi.
Programme
Fee
The programme fee, payable by
part-time applicants only is Rs. 15,000/- per annum. For SC/ST/PH
candidates, the fee concession to the extent of 50% is applicable. Foreign
students, enrolled on part-time basis, will pay fee of US $ 1,000 per annum.
Applications must reach the
Institute by 27th February 2006 along with all required enclosures. On
receipt of applications, a copy of the Ph.D. brochure will be sent to the
candidates.
Contact Details
Shri Gaurav Gulati,
Programme Officer,
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade,
B-21, Qutab Institutional Area,
New Delhi - 110016
Tel: 91-11-26857908, 26966563
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.iift.edu
