IIM Indore Post-Doc Fellow Marketing Recruitment 2026

IIM Indore is inviting applications from Ph.D. holders for a Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) position in the Marketing area, focused on research in Product and Brand Management under the mentorship of Prof. Abhishek Mishra. If you have successfully defended your Ph.D. within the last 5 years from a premier institute other than IIM Indore, you can apply by email before 20 September 2026. The fellowship pays a consolidated stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month plus a one-time Rs. 40,000 start-up fund. It runs for one year, extendable up to a maximum of two years based on your performance.

Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Marketing Area

Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has released Recruitment Notification No. 05/2026 inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Marketing area. The fellowship is designed to build a high-quality research environment at the institute, in line with IIM Indore's broader goal of supporting scholars who hold a doctoral degree and have an outstanding academic record. Selected fellows work jointly with a resident faculty mentor — in this case Prof. Abhishek Mishra — on research related to Product and Brand Management, with the mentor expected to give you ample opportunities to grow as an independent researcher. You are also expected to co-teach at least one 4-credit course every year and publish at least one research article in an A-category (or above) journal annually, making this an ideal launchpad for candidates aiming for a full-time academic career in management. Since IIM Indore's own Ph.D. graduates are not eligible to apply for this fellowship, the program is designed to bring in fresh research talent from other premier institutes, which broadens the diversity of ideas within the department. This program suits recent Ph.D. graduates who want dedicated time, funding and mentorship to build a strong publication record before entering the academic job market. The fellowship gives you the freedom to design your own research agenda within the broader theme of Product and Brand Management, while still benefiting from the guidance, feedback and institutional support of an established faculty mentor at one of India's top business schools.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have successfully defended your Ph.D. (within 5 years of applying) from a premier institute or university other than IIM Indore.
• Academic Record: You need a minimum of 60% marks or First Division in your master's degree, or in the degree immediately preceding your Ph.D.
• Desirable: Having at least one "B" category (or above) publication in the ABDC journal list or an equivalent list will strengthen your application.
• Research Area: This round is specifically for research in Product and Brand Management under Prof. Abhishek Mishra.
• Mentorship: Your mentor is expected to give you ample opportunities to grow into an independent researcher over the course of the fellowship.

If you don't have a publication yet but have a strong research proposal and a solid academic record, you can still apply — the "B" category publication is listed as desirable, not mandatory.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month.
• You will also get a one-time start-up fund of Rs. 40,000 for attending conferences and buying computing devices.
• A publication incentive is offered on top of your stipend for publishing in high-quality journals — so your research output directly benefits your take-home pay.
• On-campus accommodation is available (if space permits) at a discounted rate of Rs. 3,000 per month, along with access to campus facilities like the library, internet and bus service.
• The fellowship runs for one year initially and can be renewed for a second year based on your performance, for a maximum tenure of two years.

How to Apply

Your application package needs to be complete before you send it — incomplete submissions will not be considered. Here's what to do:

1. Download the Application Form from the IIM Indore careers page.
2. Fill in the form and gather your Qualification Certificate, updated CV, PDF research statement/proposal, and research papers (pre-prints or published).
3. Arrange for two reference letters — these must be sent directly by your referees to pdfrecruitment@iimidr.ac.in.
4. Email your complete application package to pdfrecruitment@iimidr.ac.in.
5. Use the subject line "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW IN MARKETING AREA" when sending your email.

For any queries, you can write to the Dean (Research) Office of IIM Indore at deanresearchoffice@iimidr.ac.in. Note that meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee a call for selection — the Institute reserves the right to cancel any advertised position at any time, and no separate correspondence will be entertained regarding the outcome of your application.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application: 20 September 2026

Since this is a single opening in the Marketing area under one specific research theme, apply early with a research proposal that clearly aligns with Product and Brand Management to strengthen your candidacy.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in Product and Brand Management under faculty mentorship
• Co-teach at least one 4-credit course per year, such as an undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral-level course
• Publish research findings in top-tier academic journals (A category or above under ABDC or equivalent)
• Collaborate closely with your faculty mentor to develop as an independent researcher
• Present research work at academic conferences and seminars
• Maintain rigorous academic and ethical standards in all research activities
• Use institute resources such as the library and computing facilities for ongoing research projects