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The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), approved by AICTE, is a doctoral-level programme of SPJIMR designed to create world-class researchers and faculty in various management disciplines. Full FPM Full-Time at SPJIMR is a fully-funded residential programme. Every scholar admitted to the full-time programme receives a stipend for the first four years of the programme.
FPM encourages rigorous interdisciplinary research in contemporary areas of management and focuses on relevant and contextual research to address current business issues and aims to create knowledge that helps shape the world for a better future. The programme envisages itself developing independent top-quality management thinkers, thought leaders and consultants making contributions to the domain of management.
The programme can be pursued in full-time and part-time mode depending on the flexibility and requirements of the candidate. It offers equal opportunities to individuals with a passion for research and learning who wish to expand their research skills and working professionals from the corporate world who wish to gain indepth understanding of research methods and understand its practical application to address the contemporary challenges of today’s dynamic business environment.
Scholarship
Every participant admitted as a full-time scholar receives a stipend for the first four years of the programme as below:
During the coursework phase: INR 40,000 per month
Post-clearing the qualifying exam: INR 42,000 per month
Post successful defence of proposal: INR 45,000 per month.
Contingency grants are also offered to the full-time participant to access the necessary equipment and facilities for research. The amount is reimbursed after verification of the submitted bills.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Type | PhD/Fellow Program |
| Program Name | Fellow Programme in Management |
| Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
| Specialization Offered | Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations, IT & Information Systems, Business Analytics, Logistics & Supply Chain |
| Duration | 48 Month |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Seats | 10 |
| Fees | Rs. 0 |
| Average Salary | Rs. |
| Approved/Accredited by | AICTE, NBA, AACSB, AMBA |
| Publisher | Rank Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2024 | #20 |
| MBAUniverse.com | 2024 | #5 |
| Business Today | 2024 | #3 |
The curriculum, designed as per international standards, offers an optimum mix of research methods and domain-specific courses. Scholars are encouraged to pursue research questions that solve industry and society problems. FPM curriculum is designed in collaboration with experts from leading international business schools with a high focus on contemporary methods and enhancing domain knowledge. The coursework in the FPM programme is in line with the top schools offering PhD in Management in India and internationally. The programme’s rigorous curriculum provides ample training for an academic career and enables participants to make exemplary intellectual contributions in their respective field of research.
The programme structure is designed to develop academic researchers and thought leaders of the highest global standards who are keen to address real-life business problems through their research. The overall length of the programme is ideally between four and five years. The programme phases include:
• Years 1 & 2: Essential coursework for the qualifying exam
• Years 2 & 3: Teaching immersion or Case study writing
• Years 2, 3 & 4: Guide Allocation process and Doctoral thesis that includes proposal submission, defence and registration. Progress review, pre-synopsis, synopsis and thesis submission.
Specialized areas of Research include Finance, Accounting & Economics; Supply Chain & Operations Management; Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management; Strategy Management; Marketing Management; Information Management & Analytics
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Education Requirements | Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma |
| Exam Accepted | - |
| Work Experience | - |
| Fees Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Fees | Rs. 0 |
Candidates should apply online with non refundable application fees of Rs.1000
The FPM selection process at SPJIMR encourages bright aspirants with the right fit and motivation to join the programme.
Eligible candidates should apply online. Following details should be submitted with the application form:
The FPM selection process at SPJIMR encourages bright aspirants with the right fit and motivation to join the programme.
