OPPORTUNITIES

We are inviting applications for two fully funded PhD positions under the Joint PhD Program between BITS Pilani, India, and RMIT University, Australia. If you are passionate about material science and nanotechnology and want to shape solutions with global impact, we encourage you to apply.

Project ID: BRJP26100082

Intrinsically Chiral Metal Nanoparticles as a New Class of Enantioselective Nanozymes

• BITS PI: Prof. Amrita Chakraborty
• RMIT PI: Prof. Vipul Bansal
• RMIT Co-PI: Prof. Rajesh Ramanathan

Project ID: BRJP26100121

Atomically Precise Nanocluster-assembled Plasmonic Nanoparticles: Next generation Catalysts for Energy Conversion

• BITS PI: Prof. Amrita Chakraborty
• BITS Co-PI: Prof. Sounak Roy
• RMIT PI: Prof. Daniel Gomez
• RMIT Co-PI: Prof. Ewan Blanch

What These Positions Offer

Program Highlights

• Joint PhD Award: From both BITS Pilani and RMIT University.
• Financial Support: Full tuition scholarships (RMIT), highly subsidized fees (BITS), and a stipend with health cover.
• Global Experience: Start at BITS and spend up to a year in Australia with return airfare included.

Research & Infrastructure

• Supervision: Co-supervision from faculty at both institutions.
• Facilities: Access to world-class research infrastructure.
• Impact: Aligned with RMIT’s impact-driven platforms across STEM and non-STEM domains.
• Structure: Clear 4-year progression with coursework and milestones.

Application Details

Warning

Last date to Apply: March 28, 2026

Please ensure all documents are submitted before the cutoff to be considered for these positions.

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