PGAC Event
PGAC Postdoctoral Opportunities Series | Lecture 1
Unlocking Global Research Opportunities
Speakers:
- Dr. Tresa Abraham
- Dr. G. Keerthiga
- Dr. Navinya Chimurkar
- Dr. Meghali
Thinking about a postdoc, international fellowship, or research career abroad? Join IIT Bombay alumni and fellowship awardees currently working at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Rostock (Germany), and INP Toulouse (France). The session will cover building a strong research profile, securing international fellowships, navigating postdoctoral opportunities, and developing a global academic career. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers through an interactive Q&A session.
- Learn how to align your research profile for international funding success
- Understand what makes a winning fellowship or research proposal stand out
- Hear first-hand experiences from Humboldt and Harvard Fellowship awardees
- Gain insights into postdoctoral opportunities and research careers abroad
- Interactive Q&A with IIT Bombay alumni working at leading international institutions
- Open to all PG and PhD students
Event Recap
PGAC Postdoctoral Opportunities Series | Lecture 1
The Post Graduate Academic Council (PGAC), IIT Bombay, successfully organized the first lecture of the Postdoctoral Opportunities Series on 20 June 2026. The session featured distinguished IIT Bombay alumni and researchers, Dr. Tresa Abraham, Dr. Meghali, Dr. Navinya Chimurkar and Dr. G. Keerthiga, who are currently associated with leading international institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Rostock, Germany, and INP Toulouse, France.
The speakers shared their academic and professional journeys, offering valuable insights into postdoctoral research opportunities, international fellowships, the application process, and life as a researcher abroad. Drawing from their personal experiences, they provided practical guidance on building a strong research profile, identifying suitable opportunities, and navigating the transition to global research environments.
The event concluded with an engaging question and answer session, where participants interacted directly with the speakers and sought advice on pursuing postdoctoral positions and research careers in academia. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 100 students across disciplines and served as an informative platform for aspiring researchers interested in exploring international academic opportunities.
The Post Graduate Academic Council extends its sincere gratitude to all the speakers for their time and valuable contributions, as well as to everyone who participated and helped make the event a success.
