Fellow Programme in Rural Management

The FPRM is a doctoral programme of minimum three years and maximum six years duration. It is meant for students and professionals seeking careers in Research, Teaching and specialised knowledge-based positions in Rural Management Institutions. The overall goals of the programme are to:

1. Promote scholarship and build knowledge in the field of Rural Management;
2. Develop scholars and teachers in rural management; and
3. Stimulate academic and research work in IRMA.

A strong coursework and doctoral thesis are the two major components of the programme. As a corollary, the Programme has a requirement of at least 3 years’ residency in the Campus. After completion of coursework every participant has to pass the comprehensive qualifying examination prior to embarking on thesis research. Additionally, every participant has to associate herself/ himself as a Teaching, or Research, or Editorial Assistant for a minimum duration.

Programme Structure:

A strong coursework in Rural Management education and research, and a doctoral thesis are the two principal components of the Programme. These two components are separated by a requirement of Comprehensive Examination and Teaching/ Research/ Editorial Assistantship