Interdisciplinary PhD

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PhD Without Borders

Customize your doctoral journey across traditional departments and emerging fields.

Data Science

PhD in Data Science & Society

ML + EthicsPolicyVisualization4-5 yrs

Combine computer science with social sciences. Research on algorithmic fairness, public health data, urban analytics.

  • Duration: 4-5 years
  • Fellowship: ₹48k-₹58k/month
  • Core faculty: 9 (CS + Sociology)
  • Deadline: Dec 10, 2026
Prof. Menon (ML), Dr. Khanna (Public Policy)
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Environment

PhD in Environmental Neuroscience

Brain × ClimateEco-psychology4-6 yrs

How does environment affect cognition and mental health? Field studies, neuroimaging, and policy interventions.

  • Duration: 4-6 years
  • Fellowship: ₹44k-₹52k/month
  • Faculty: 7 (Neuroscience + Env. Science)
  • Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
Dr. Bose (Neuro), Prof. Singh (Climate)
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Digital Humanities

PhD in Digital Humanities

Text miningCultural analyticsArchives4 yrs

Computational methods for literature, history, and arts. Large‑scale text analysis, digital mapping, and preservation.

  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fellowship: ₹38k-₹45k/month
  • Faculty: 8 (Literature + CS)
  • Deadline: Feb 20, 2027
Prof. Mehta (History), Dr. Iyer (NLP)
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Quantum Biology

PhD in Quantum Biology

Quantum effectsPhotosynthesisMagnetoreception5 yrs

Explore quantum phenomena in biological systems. Interdisciplinary training in physics, chemistry, and molecular biology.

  • Duration: 5 years
  • Fellowship: ₹50k-₹60k/month
  • Faculty: 6 (Physics + Bio)
  • Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Prof. Raghavan (Quantum), Dr. Nair (Biochem)
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STS

PhD in STS

Sociology of scienceInnovation policyEthics4-5 yrs

Critical examination of scientific practice, emerging technologies, and their societal implications.

  • Duration: 4-5 years
  • Fellowship: ₹42k-₹50k/month
  • Faculty: 7 (Sociology + History of Science)
  • Deadline: Apr 10, 2027
Dr. Philip (Science Policy), Prof. Roy (Ethics)
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Social Science

PhD in Computational Social Science

Agent‑based modelsNetwork analysisBig data4 yrs

Use computational methods to study social phenomena: online behaviour, inequality, collective action.

  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fellowship: ₹45k-₹53k/month
  • Faculty: 8 (Economics + CS)
  • Deadline: May 5, 2027
Prof. Gupta (Networks), Dr. Sen (Economics)
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Cross‑cutting Themes

Our research institutes foster collaboration beyond departments.

AI for Good

Health, education, climate

Sustainable Cities

Urban planning + IoT

Biosystems Design

Synth bio + ethics

One Health

Humans, animals, environment

Digital Arts & Cognition

Neuroscience + creativity

Tech & Inequality

Development studies

Priority deadline

Dec 15, 2026

For full funding

Fellowships

₹38k – ₹60k/mo

➕ research grant

Joint supervision

2+ advisors

From different disciplines

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