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N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship (NSR Pre-doc)

The N. S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship (NSR Pre-doc), launched in 2018, is a one-of-its-kind programme, which helps participants prepare for a prestigious doctoral degree.

The programme is specially designed around the needs of doctoral-level students and helps them navigate the process of applying for a doctoral degree. Once they have successfully completed the programme at IIMB, they are equipped to take tests and interviews in prestigious universities where their research areas match.

MISSION

NSR Pre-doc, with a focus on inclusion, has been instituted with the aim of increasing the social diversity of management academia in India. The one-year apprenticeship programme is designed to help pre-doctoral fellows successfully apply to doctoral programmes in management and allied disciplines. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Mentoring by internationally acclaimed faculty, the opportunity to engage with both current and former Ph. D scholars, expert guidance in writing research proposals, 100 percent financial support and the experience of student life in a Pritzker-prize winning campus are among the reasons you should choose the programme.

The programme will help you develop a research topic, understand data collection methods and plan a viable proposal for your doctorate, explore key skills required for doctoral study, become familiar with key terminology, develop your written and spoken critical thinking, and understand your subject specialization.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Each fellow is assigned a mentor who is a full-time faculty member at IIMB. 

  • Fellows need to attend the Ph. D preparatory programme

  • Each fellow has to complete at least two doctoral or MBA-level three-credit courses in their areas of interest and approved by the faculty mentor

  • Fellows need to work for a minimum of 40 hours per week under the supervision of the faculty mentor

  • A math clinic (one and a half hours per week) and a writing workshop (one and a half hours per week) are required, except when waived by the faculty mentor and approved by the Pre-doctoral faculty committee

AREAS 

The 2025-26 N. S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship is available in the following disciplinary areas within management scholarship and research:

  • Decision Sciences

  • Economics & Social Sciences

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Information Systems

  • Marketing

  • Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management

  • Production & Operations Management

  • Public Policy

  • Strategy

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of the programme requirements, a Certificate of Completion is issued to the students.

FIRST BATCH OF THE PROGRAMME

During the year 2018-2019, seven students enrolled for the programme – one each in the areas of Economics & Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management, and Public Policy. The first batch of seven students, a group of five male and two female participants with work experience in different sectors and in diverse profiles including that of Principal Researcher, Data Entry Operator, Implementation Executive, and Business Development Manager, completed the programme and received their certificates on 27 March 2019.

HOW TO APPLY
The online application form for admission to NSR-Predoc 2025-26 is available at
https://campus.iimb.ac.in/psp/cssisprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&

The deadline for submission of fully completed applications is 7 February 2025 (5:00 p.m.). Please note that candidates can apply to a maximum of two areas of specialization.

ADMISSION PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Click here for details: https://www.iimb.ac.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/Pre-Doc-admission-process-2025.pdf

For queries, email: predocadm@iimb.ac.in, Tel: +91 80 26993013/3017

“The program helps Pre-doc fellows explore their research interest and prepares them for a full-fledged doctoral programme. The math clinic and writing workshop helped me understand the use of statistics in research and the science and art of academic writing, respectively.”

- Mohammad Salman (2019-20), OB & HRM

“The fellowship has kindled new ideas and opened up aspects of research for me. It is helping me explore opportunities in my research career.”

- Elizabeth George (2019-20),  Economics & Social Sciences

“I sought exposure at a globally respected business school when I chose this program. Among the various skills that I have acquired at IIMB in the last five months, I am learning to be more disciplined, especially regarding time management and seeking relevant information in class. I am learning to read and write research papers and work in teams.”

- Robiul Awal (2019-20), Strategy

“The flexible curriculum, the plethora of research resources and the expert guidance, in the form of mentorship, are the key highlights of the program. Faculty mentors at IIMB provide help the pre-doc fellows explore potential research topics. The coursework and tutorial classes help improve our subject knowledge. Our interaction with the PhD scholars here help us understand the nuances of a doctoral programme.”

- Sahajdeep Kaur (2019-20),  Finance & Accounting

“The programme structure and academic engagements are unique. The maths and academic writing workshops and the faculty guidance have been invaluable.”

- Sangita Barwa (2019-20), OB & HRM

“The Pre-doctoral programme at IIMB was enriching in every sense. The coursework enhanced my understanding and appreciation of Economics. My most precious takeaway from the programme is research exposure. My year at IIMB was an excellent and life-changing experience, and being part of this school has enhanced my overall personality. It has made me a better learner and a better researcher. I also value the friends that I have made during the year.”

- Shivani Kushwaha (2018-19),  Economics & Social Sciences

“Joining the programme is one of the best decisions that I have taken. The academic environment, the supportive faculty and the courses offered at IIMB are all in the best interests of aspiring research scholars.”

- Muhammed Sadiq T (2018-19), Information Systems

“The programme has helped me gain admission into a doctoral programme at a top institute.”

- Mrutyunjaya Sahoo (2018-19),  Finance & Accounting