Description

Kochi University of Technology’s Special Scholarship Program admits international doctoral researchers into projects offered by its faculty. The three-year English-medium programme combines dissertation research, laboratory participation and academic duties defined by the university. The process must begin with a pre-application request to the preferred supervisor. Only applicants who receive that professor’s permission may send the formal documents. KUT recommends making this request at least eight weeks before the deadline. Selection includes document screening, an interview and a specialised examination, normally conducted online. The editorial review used the official organisation page. Applicants should prepare the file directly from those instructions, include every requested supporting item and avoid paid intermediaries. The confirmed deadline is 16 October 2026; submitting early leaves time to correct a rejected document or a technical problem before the portal closes.

Official source and verification

Eligibility criteria

• Hold or expect a relevant master’s degree
• Identify an eligible research project
• Obtain advance supervisor permission

Application procedure