Q1. Does the Institute provide Research Initiation Grant for starting research on joining?

Yes. The Institute supports newly joined young Faculty Members for initiating their research work immediately on joining, with a sum of Rs. 25 Lakhs for Faculty Members. For details about Research Initiation Seed Grant, please contact Office of R&D.

Q2. Is there any other funding for professional development?

Yes. Cumulative Professional Development Allowance of Rs. 3 Lakhs is available for a block grant of every 3 years.

Q3. What are the other S&T Organisations and Institutes in and around Jodhpur? Is there a scope for collaboration with them in academics and research?

Jodhpur has a steadily growing academic neighborhood with 6 new, prominent academic and R&D organizations, which are about 5 years old, namely:

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2. National Law University
3. National Institute of Fashion Technology
4. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University
5. Sardar Patel University for Police, Security and Criminal Justice
6. Footwear Design and Development Institute. DRDO’s Defence Laboratory is one of the prominent older R&D organisations in town.

IIT Jodhpur has academic collaborations with All India Institute of Medical Sciences, National Law University, and Sardar Patel University for Police, Security and Criminal Justice, and active research collaboration with the Defence Laboratory.