Research
12 broad areas and 103 specialisations, from aerospace engineering to psychology, grouped into 12 themes.
Publications
Journal papers, conference papers, books and video lectures by LIPS scholars, supervisors and interns.
Journal article · 2026
Varinder Kumar, Salini V S, Jency Lal
Journal article · 2026
Rachana Manish Jhunjhunwala, R. Parameswaran, Reshma S.
Journal article · 2026
Rachana Manish Jhunjhunwala, R. Parameswaran, Reshma S.
Video lecture
Programmes
Research degrees and a postdoctoral fellowship, plus professional, management and skills programmes from our schools and centres.
DL CARD, Research
Duration: Minimum 3 years
Doctoral research for holders of a two-year Master's or M.Phil. degree with at least 55% marks, in association with European International University, Paris.
DL CARD, Research
Duration: Minimum 2 years
Research master's for holders of a three-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks, in ten broad areas from aerospace engineering to psychology.
DL CARD, Research
Research master's in education, arts & science or psychology for holders of a three-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks.
DL CARD, Research
Duration: Minimum 2-year commitment
For doctorate holders with published research: industry and international collaborative research. 70% of each year's fellowship slots are reserved for women.
LIPS School of Business, Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration with 19 specialisations, from finance and strategy to aviation and healthcare management. The school is associated with European International University, Paris.
DL CARD, Postgraduate
Duration: 1 year
For B.Sc. graduates in the life sciences (microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany or zoology) or chemistry.
Platforms
Facilities
Training and research equipment from international partners such as EDIBON, MARCRAFT and Sphaera, used for engineering and aviation research and teaching.
Journal
The successor of LIPS Journal, published by DL CARD, with Crossref DOIs (prefix 10.68875).
In development
A new venture of LIPS Research Foundation and DL CARD for field research in Vijayanarayanam, Tirunelveli District. The initiative is in development.
People
30 approved research supervisors and academic consultants guide our scholars across engineering, sciences and management.
Adjunct Faculty
International Research Supervisor; Scientific Officer, Department of Nuclear & Renewable Energy
Schools & centres
Research, management, skills and certification under one foundation.
Research & development centre
The Dr. LAL Centre for Advanced Research & Development runs research-degree admissions with European International University, Paris, the Postdoctoral Fellowship and professional courses, and publishes LIPS NEXORA.
Business school
The business school of LIPS Research Foundation, associated with European International University, Paris, France. Its MBA is offered in 19 specialisations.
Sister concern · skills training
A sister concern of LIPS Research Foundation, started in 2023: a BECIL-approved training institute (centre TN 03) offering skills and certification courses.
Partner research centre
The Global International Research Centre at Immanuel Arasar Group of Institutions, Nattalam, Marthandam: M.S. and Ph.D. programmes awarded by European International University, Paris.
Authorised study centre
An authorised study centre for certification, diploma, government-certified and industry-certified courses, backed by White Pearl Constructions.
International and industry partners
The 2025 postdoctoral event, photographed in front of the LIPS Research and DL CARD sign board.
Students received their BECIL certificates at a handover ceremony in 2025.
A new classroom was inaugurated in 2025 with the lighting of a lamp and a ribbon cutting.
Apply online for a research degree, a postdoctoral fellowship or a professional programme, or talk to our admissions team first.
Ph.D., MS by Research and M.Sc. by Research admissions are run by DL CARD in association with European International University (EIU), Paris.
Awards can be verified on EIU's award verification site, award.eiu.ac.
The admissions team confirms the fee for your programme after reviewing your application.
There is no online payment gateway: fees are paid by bank transfer or UPI to the account for your programme. See payments, and send the payment receipt to [email protected].
Use verify a certificate and enter the registration or certificate number. Registers are kept for DL CARD (postdoctoral fellowship, professional certification and internships) and LIPS Gurukulam (BECIL).
Yes, you may name a preferred supervisor in the application form. Browse the research supervisors directory by research area.
Choose a membership tier on the membership page and apply online. Institutions can enrol students and faculty in bulk.
