8th cohort of NSR Pre-doc successfully concludes one-year fellowship at IIM Bengaluru
The eighth cohort of the N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship has successfully completed their one-year program at IIM Bengaluru. This year's group included 12 fellows, predominantly women, specializing in various fields. The fellowship aims to support candidates from under-represented communities in pursuing doctoral studies and contributing to research.
- ▪The fellowship concluded on April 27, with 12 fellows graduating.
- ▪The cohort consisted of 10 women and 2 men, specializing in eight areas.
- ▪Since 2018, 77 fellows have graduated, with many advancing to doctoral programs.
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The eighth cohort of the N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship (NSR Pre-doc) completed their one-year apprenticeship at IIM Bengaluru and received their certificates on April 27. The 2025-26 batch comprised 12 fellows, with 10 women and two male participants working across eight areas of specialisation.Since its inception in 2018, 77 fellows have graduated, with over 50 progressing to doctoral programmes in India and abroad. This year’s cohort showcased students from diverse areas of specialisation, including Finance and Accounting, Decision Sciences, Information Systems, Economics, Strategy, Marketing, OB&HRM and Public Policy.The NSR Pre-doc is designed to create meaningful career pathways for candidates from historically under-represented communities in management and allied…
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