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A Pre-doctoral student lights the lamp at the inauguration. IIMB, Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIMB, applaud.

A Pre-doctoral student lights the lamp at the inauguration. IIMB, Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIMB, applaud.

In his welcome address, Professor Anil B Suraj, Chairperson of the NSR Pre-doc Fellowship programme, said IIMB was proud to deliver this pioneering programme.

In his welcome address, Professor Anil B Suraj, Chairperson of the NSR Pre-doc Fellowship programme, said IIMB was proud to deliver this pioneering programme.

IIMB Director Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan welcomed the twelve students and said, “I am happy to see your varied background and valued experience,”

IIMB Director Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan welcomed the twelve students and said, “I am happy to see your varied background and valued experience,”

Describing the NSR Pre-doc Fellowship as “unique”, Professor Rahul De, Dean Programmes, urged the students to work with their mentors, choose their courses carefully, and develop a strong focus as the rigor of the programme is high.

Describing the NSR Pre-doc Fellowship as “unique”, Professor Rahul De, Dean Programmes, urged the students to work with their mentors, choose their courses carefully, and develop a strong focus as the rigor of the programme is high.

Prof. Bandi, Dean Administration and faculty mentor to the students in the programme, said mentoring pre-doc students gives him immense satisfaction as IIMB has been able to attract good students to the programme.

Prof. Bandi, Dean Administration and faculty mentor to the students in the programme, said mentoring pre-doc students gives him immense satisfaction as IIMB has been able to attract good students to the programme.

“I find the perspectives of Pre-doc students interesting. It is an enriching experience to teach you. Do use the resources at IIMB wisely,” said Prof. Ganesh Prabhu.

“I find the perspectives of Pre-doc students interesting. It is an enriching experience to teach you. Do use the resources at IIMB wisely,” said Prof. Ganesh Prabhu.

“You bring interesting domains of knowledge that are valuable to us, so share your ideas and perspectives,” said Prof. Prateek Raj

“You bring interesting domains of knowledge that are valuable to us, so share your ideas and perspectives,” said Prof. Prateek Raj

“Read and reflect, develop critical thinking and network well with everyone on campus,” advised Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula.

“Read and reflect, develop critical thinking and network well with everyone on campus,” advised Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula.

Prof. Allen Ugargol encouraged the students to build networks with PhD students.

Prof. Allen Ugargol encouraged the students to build networks with PhD students.

Prof. Thirthatanmoy Das spoke on how the students can develop their research credentials.

Prof. Thirthatanmoy Das spoke on how the students can develop their research credentials.

Prof. Aditya Shrinivas termed the Pre-doc programme a “lifetime opportunity and a launch pad for those keen on an academic career”.

Prof. Aditya Shrinivas termed the Pre-doc programme a “lifetime opportunity and a launch pad for those keen on an academic career”.

Prof. Levasseur reiterated the need for the students to invest in reading up on topics which interest them for their doctoral studies.

Prof. Levasseur reiterated the need for the students to invest in reading up on topics which interest them for their doctoral studies.

Section of Students at the inauguration.

Section of Students at the inauguration.