Manoneeta Chakraborty

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore), through the Department of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering (DAASE), is inviting applications for its PhD programme for the May 2026 intake. The post highlights research interest in Pulsars and Neutron Stars , making this a strong opportunity for students aiming to work in astronomy, astrophysics, space engineering, and related data-driven research areas. DAASE is a specialized department at IIT Indore with research activity spanning Astronomy & Astrophysics, Space Science and Instrumentation, Remote Sensing and Atmospheric Physics, and Data Science and Data-Driven Techniques. The department’s broader research environment includes topics such as black holes, galaxies, interstellar medium, solar physics, observational cosmology, atmospheric and ionospheric modeling, computational astrophysics, and high-energy astrophysics. The department also supports advanced facilities and collaborations, including radio astronomy, instrumentation, and space science research. Eligibility is broad and includes candidates from Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, and related fields. The official IIT Indore PhD advertisement states that applicants should carefully check the department-specific minimum educational qualifications and qualifying examination requirements. For AASE, Indian applicants may need a relevant Masters’ degree and valid GATE, or UGC/CSIR-JRF/equivalent fellowship, while international applicants need a relevant Masters’ degree and valid TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent qualification, with GATE also accepted where applicable. JEST is also considered for AASE. Funding depends on the admission category. The advertisement mentions fellowship awardee routes, institute teaching assistantship, project-funded positions, research development fund support, and sponsored/self-financed categories. This is therefore a PhD admission call rather than a job posting, and financial support is category-dependent rather than a single fixed scholarship. The application deadline for the AASE PhD intake is 3 May 2026 . Applicants are instructed to apply through the IIT Indore online portal and to review the department advertisement before submitting. For department-specific queries, the contact email listed in the post is [email protected] .