About Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is one of India's premier management institutions, recognized globally for excellence in management education, research, consulting, and executive education. Established in 1961, IIMA has consistently ranked among the top business schools in Asia. The institute conducts high-quality research across economics, management, public policy, finance, marketing, operations, and related disciplines while collaborating with governments, industries, and international institutions.

Post Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong quantitative and mathematical skills.
• Interest in applied economics and research.
• Knowledge of econometrics and statistical methods.
• Programming experience in Stata, R, or Python.
• Experience with discrete choice models or other structural methods will be an advantage.
• Interest in environmental, energy, or urban economics is desirable.

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes:

• Screening of online applications.
• Evaluation of academic qualifications and technical skills.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a skills assessment.
• Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.
• Final selection will be based on overall performance.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are invited from candidates who:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Economics or a related discipline.
• Wish to gain research experience before pursuing higher studies.
• Are interested in applied economics and econometric research.
• Want to work on large administrative and survey datasets.
• Intend to apply for top PhD programmes in Economics or related fields.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with renowned IIMA Economics faculty.
• Gain hands-on experience in empirical economic research.
• Work on nationally and internationally relevant research projects.
• Learn advanced econometric and computational techniques.
• Contribute to academic publications and policy reports.
• Present research findings in seminars and workshops.
• Excellent preparation for top international PhD programmes.
• Exposure to high-quality research infrastructure at IIMA.

Fellowship & Internship Details

Fellowship Amount

• Compensation will be provided as per IIMA norms.

Duration

• Initial appointment for 11 months, extendable based on satisfactory performance.

Age Limit

• No upper age limit mentioned in the official advertisement.

Test Scores Accepted

• No standardized test scores are required.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong quantitative aptitude.
• Knowledge of econometrics.
• Programming skills in Stata, R, or Python preferred.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

• Complete the online application form.
• Upload an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Submit all required documents before the application deadline.
• Email the completed application materials as instructed in the official advertisement with the subject line "Predoc Application."

Important Dates

Official Brochure URL: https://www.iima.ac.in/sites/default/files/2026-10/Hiring%20RA%20Ad%202026-10-05.pdf