The University of Queensland, Australia and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi are now calling for Expressions of Interest to their Joint PhD Programme, which is scheduled to commence in July 2026. This partnership program enables students to carry out research as their supervisor(s) from both universities guide them, and simultaneously get to know the academic culture of the two countries, India and Australia.
As part of the scheme, doctoral candidates will spend three years at IIT Delhi and one year at UQ's Brisbane campus. They will also be supported with fellowships, research travel grants, and relocation assistance, as per the official announcement. Students will be able to utilize the academic facilities and resources of both universities to the fullest extent.
After the successful completion of their study in this program, students will receive a joint PhD degree from both UQ and IIT Delhi. This program is open for application from people in any of the six areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Event
Date
Remarks
Applications open (July 2025 intake)
30 October 2025
Expressions of Interest (EOI) open via uqiitd.org/apply
Application deadline
18 March 2025
Final date to submit applications for the July 2025 cohort
Programme commencement
July 2026
Cohort begins at IIT Delhi, then moves to UQ, etc.
Duration
Up to 4 years
Full-time, joint degree from both institutes
Important Dates and Intakes
Students have the possibility to upload their Expression of Interest (EoI) through the official website uqiitd.org/study until 7 PM (IST) on January 7, 2026. To help applicants better understand the program, online information sessions are also available on various dates.
The first session has been arranged for November 11, 2025, and students are able to register at shorturl.at/QQoIe. The second session is planned for December 10, 2025, and one can register at shorturl.at/vjVp1. The meetings will thoroughly brief the students on the programme structure, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
The Academy is open for applications twice a year. Round 1 generally operates from February for the July intake of the same year, whereas Round 2 is open from September for the January intake of the following year.
Selected PhD candidates in the last year have been granted full scholarships for up to four years of full-time study. Besides, the UQ–IITD Research Academy is collaborating with the Weir Group to fund a new PhD project on slurry transportation. Students may refer to the official website for more information on eligibility, application procedure, scholarships, and EoI submission.
