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For faculty, researchers, and academics seeking to elevate pedagogical practice, research impact, and global credibility through EFMD-benchmarked programs.
Faculty & Researchers · Doctoral Scholars · Academic Leaders
Explore ECPFor CXOs, senior managers, and subject matter experts who want to transfer decades of expertise into lasting academic legacy — earning a doctoral-equivalent fellowship while remaining in practice.
CXOs & Senior Managers · Policy Advisors · L&D Professionals
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IIFR is an autonomous academic unit housed within Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Delhi Campus, established to strengthen faculty capability, research excellence, and academic leadership across India and the Global South.
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An 8-day intensive program designed to build a new category of educators who move seamlessly between industry and academia.
Learn MoreA 3-year doctoral-equivalent fellowship for senior practitioners ready to engage with the rigour of academic scholarship without abandoning practice.
Learn MoreIndia's New Education Policy 2020 envisions Professors of Practice — experienced industry professionals who bring real-world insight into the classroom. IIFR is the institution purpose-built to make this transition seamless, credible, and globally recognised.
We don't teach you to teach. We help you educate, research, share, and create knowledge.
Explore ProgramsAs India migrates higher up the value ladder, the economy needs not only skilled labour but future-ready human capital that can solve complex problems. IIFR serves as the bridge between academia, industry, and policy to build innovation-focused human capital.
31% vacancies in prestigious Indian Schools of Management, exceeding 50% in Tier 2 institutions.
Current research focuses on narrow functional disciplines. Industry demands multidisciplinary insights combining finance, tech, and public policy.
Brain drain costs approximately $70 billion and removes 1.3M+ students from the local ecosystem due to inadequate educational options.
Without faculty transformation, broader systemic reforms like the National Education Policy 2020 will not achieve their intended impact. IIFR is designed as a focused national intervention to address this foundational gap.
The faculty and leaders driving IIFR's mission to transform India's faculty ecosystem.
Whether you're an industry leader entering academia or a faculty member seeking deeper relevance, IIFR has a pathway for you. Explore our programs or get in touch.
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