IIT Roorkee and Calgary University to Launch Joint PhD Programme

IIT Roorkee and the University of Calgary sign an agreement for a joint doctoral programme covering six research areas, offering scholars joint supervision and access to research facilities at both institutions.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and the University of Calgary in Canada sign an agreement to establish a Joint Doctoral Degree Programme (JDDP), strengthening international collaboration in higher education and advanced research. The partnership aims to provide doctoral scholars with opportunities to work across institutions, benefit from joint academic supervision and access research facilities in India and Canada.

The agreement is signed during a ceremony in Calgary and focuses on promoting interdisciplinary research, academic exchange and collaboration between faculty members and doctoral students. The initiative also seeks to connect research outcomes with practical applications through innovation, entrepreneurship and technology commercialisation.

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The joint doctoral programme covers six priority research areas: sustainable development, clean energy, circular economy, water and wastewater management, critical minerals and semiconductor-related technologies. These fields reflect shared research interests and address challenges linked to environmental sustainability, resource management and emerging technologies.

Doctoral scholars enrolled in the programme will receive joint supervision from faculty members at IIT Roorkee and the University of Calgary. They will also gain access to academic resources and research facilities at both institutions, enabling them to develop international research experience and engage with diverse academic perspectives.

The programme is intended to encourage researchers to work on complex challenges that require expertise across multiple disciplines. Faculty collaboration is also expected to support knowledge exchange, strengthen research networks and create opportunities for joint academic projects.

The partnership expands opportunities for doctoral researchers to engage with international research teams and develop expertise relevant to academic, industrial and societal needs. Students will be able to benefit from the research environments of both institutions, while faculty members can collaborate on projects and share specialised knowledge.

IIT Roorkee Director K. K. Pant says the initiative creates opportunities for interdisciplinary research and encourages doctoral scholars to address societal and industrial challenges. University of Calgary Provost Sandra Davidson also highlights the potential for closer research collaboration and academic engagement between faculty members and students.

The agreement forms part of the institutions’ efforts to expand international research partnerships in areas such as clean energy, water management, critical minerals and semiconductor technologies.

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Further details regarding the programme’s intake, eligibility criteria, and application process and admission schedule have not yet been specified in the announcement. Prospective applicants are advised to monitor the official websites of IIT Roorkee and the University of Calgary for further information.

Through the joint doctoral initiative, both institutions seek to strengthen research collaboration, develop international academic connections and support innovations with potential applications across industry and society.