IIT Hyderabad and Kathmandu University Forge Alliance to Offer Joint Doctoral Programme in Diverse Research Areas

IIT Hyderabad and Kathmandu University have joined hands to offer a Joint Doctoral Programme (JDP) at the PhD level, encompassing various research domains. The collaboration aims to strengthen ties between the institutions and foster academic and research partnerships.

Under this program, students will have the opportunity to spend a year at the partner university and receive a scholarship during their stay. Additionally, both institutes plan to collaborate on areas like science, technology, design, medical innovations, and heritage science.

The partnership also involves faculty exchange to address shared challenges. The MoU for this joint initiative was signed by Professor BS Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, and Professor Bhola Thapa, Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University.

The goal is to promote knowledge exchange and create a conducive environment for research and innovation.