Ph.D. Fellowship in Social and Behavioural Sciences

• Joint and Dual D. program possibilities in affiliation with international universities
• Projects funded by the UN, Government of India,
• Engagement with A. Math, International NGO with a UN ECOSOC affiliation, other reputed international NGOs, and local NGOs
• Join world-class research centres and work with distinguished international scientists and professors
• Studies in the Social and Behavioural Sciences various disciplines (Sociology, Psychology, Pedagogy, Cultural Anthropology, Economics)

The offered research context includes the following thrust areas, among others:

• Gender studies
  • Women’s Empowerment
  • Women as collectives (such as Self-Help Groups)
  • Role of Men in Women’s Empowerment
  • Gender Equality
• Capacity building to empower rural communities
• Education and Pedagogy
  • Skill Development (Policy and Practice)
  • Advances and future of Skills
  • Skill Intelligences
  • Value education/pedagogy (compassion, empathy, social responsibility, ),
  • Life & soft skill development & training
• Implementation Sciences (impact evaluation)

Our Ph.D. fellows will be working in teams of students and expert researchers in projects that promote women’s empowerment and rural development by implementing social solutions. For example, life skills course and vocational skills are provided and are geared towards supporting personal growth and healthy community development.

All PhD students will work on topics with the goal of creating tangible community impact, through intervention.

International and Indian-citizen students can apply for the program. Fellowships can be requested through the online registration form. Applicants from a wide range of academic disciplines can apply, including Sociology, Psychology, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Economics, Social Work.

• Completed a Master’s degree or must be in their final semester of Master’s program in any of the academic disciplines mentioned in the above section.
• CGPA above 0 at the preceding degree (mandatory for fellowship)
• Age limit: Below the age of 50 years (exceptions could be made upon discretion by the Admissions Committee)
• Students are required to take an entrance Please look for the entrance exam date on the Amrita website – Doctoral Programs
• A statement of purpose (SOP) in English explaining why the candidate wants to study in our
• Three letters of recommendation in

• Good communication skills
• Capacity to collaborate and work in an interdisciplinary team
• Experience related to social work is helpful but not mandatory
• Good social science research skills
• Willingness to work in rural communities of India
• We welcome applications from prospective full-time students This Ph.D. program will typically take about 4 years to complete when enrolled as a full-time student.

Degree awarding criteria as well as all regulations with regards to the awarding of this degree will adhere to and concur with, Amrita’s PhD policy. This includes the criteria on publications (quality and quantity), ethics and ethical clearances, policy against plagiarism etc. to name a few.

Admission to our PhD program is now open.

Step 1: Register with us online

Step 2: Email us the following documents (as attachments)

1. Statement of Purpose outlining your area of interest (1000 words)
2. Electronic copy of your academic transcripts
3. CV that includes any publications
4. Full official contact details of 2 referees
5. Reference letters from the referees on their official letterheads
6. English Language Certificate

• IELTS overall score minimum 5 or equivalent (require a minimum score of 6 in each section)
• TOEFL score minimum 80 or equivalent