IIM Indore Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Indore has released the official notification for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position in the Marketing Area. The IIM Indore Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy 2026 is open to eligible Ph.D. holders who meet the prescribed academic requirements. Interested candidates can submit their complete application package by email on or before 20 September 2026.
IIM Indore Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 overview
The Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a research opportunity for Ph.D. degree holders to undertake academic research jointly with a resident faculty member. For the current notification, the proposed research area is Product and Brand Management under the Marketing Area. The fellowship is initially for one year and may be renewed for a second term, subject to performance. Selected fellows will receive a consolidated stipend of ₹60,000 per month, along with a one-time start-up fund of ₹40,000 and publication incentives.
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IIM Indore Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification details
Candidates must have successfully defended their Ph.D. within five years of applying from a premier institute or university, excluding IIM Indore, and must have secured at least 60% marks or First Division in their Master’s degree or the degree immediately preceding the Ph.D. A minimum of a B-category publication or above in the ABDC or an equivalent journal list is desirable. The application package should include the prescribed application form, qualification certificate, updated CV, research statement or proposal, two reference letters, and published or accepted research papers.
Applications must be submitted to the prescribed official email address by 20 September 2026. The IIM Indore Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy 2026 notification also specifies that the appointment is contractual and may continue for a maximum period of two years with annual renewal.
Direct Link to Download IIM Indore Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – www.iimidr.ac.in
Steps to Apply Online for IIM Indore Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IIM Indore website and read the Post-Doctoral Fellow notification carefully.
- Download and complete the application form in the prescribed format.
- Prepare the complete application package, including the qualification certificate, updated CV, research statement or proposal, research papers, and other required documents.
- Arrange for two reference letters to be sent directly by the referees to the prescribed official email address.
- Mention “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW IN MARKETING AREA” in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application package to pdfrecruitment@iimidr.ac.in.
- Submit the application before the last date of 20 September 2026 and keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Details mentioned in iim indore post doctoral fellow recruitment 2026
- Post: Post-Doctoral Fellow
- Research Area: Marketing
- Proposed Research Area: Product and Brand Management
- Eligibility: Ph.D. defended within five years from a premier institute/university, excluding IIM Indore
- Academic Requirement: Minimum 60% marks or First Division in Master’s degree or degree immediately preceding Ph.D.
- Desirable Qualification: Minimum B-category publication or above in ABDC or equivalent journal list
- Fellowship Duration: One year, renewable for a second term up to a maximum of two years
- Stipend: ₹60,000 per month
- Start-up Fund: ₹40,000 one-time
- Application Mode: Email
- Last Date: 20 September 2026
- Official Website: www.iimidr.ac.in




