Bengaluru, October 16, 2026: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and the University of Calgary, Canada, formalized their Joint Doctoral Degree Programme (JDDP) during the Team Canada Trade Mission to India. The agreement was endorsed at the Indian Durbar, Conrad Hotel, Bengaluru, in the presence of the Hon. Maninder Sidhu P.C., M.P. Canada’s Minister of International Trade.
The signing marks a significant milestone in strengthening India-Canada academic and research collaboration, creating opportunities for joint doctoral research and deeper institutional engagement. The University of Calgary was represented by Nipa Chakravarti, Vice-President (Digital Transformation and Technology) and Chief Transformation Officer, and Buffy St-Amand, Senior Director, International. Representing IIT Roorkee were Prof. KARUN RAWAT, Dean of International Relations, IIT Roorkee, and Dr. Shantanu Wahal, Chief Strategist International Relations.
The partnership reinforces both institutions’ commitment to advancing international research collaboration and fostering global academic excellence.
