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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Fully Funded Joint PhD in VLSI and Microelectronics at BITS Pilani and RMIT University Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in India

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fully funded transnational PhD opportunity with attractive scholarships including tuition fees, funded travel to Melbourne, an Australian stipend, and overseas health cover. Annual stipend is listed as INR 5,49,600 per annum from BITS and AUD 35,886 per annum from RMIT.

Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

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India

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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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Keywords

Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Microelectronics
Nanoelectronic

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About this position

Applications are reopened for a fully funded transnational PhD in VLSI and Microelectronics through the BITS Pilani–RMIT University joint PhD program. The project offers international research experience and joint supervision across Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (India) and RMIT University (Australia).

The program is designed for motivated doctoral candidates interested in electrical engineering, microelectronics, VLSI, and related areas such as nanoelectronics. The structure is 4 years in total: 3 years at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, and up to 1 year at RMIT in Australia.

Funding is attractive and includes tuition fee support, funded travel to Melbourne, an Australian stipend, and overseas health cover. The post lists annual stipend amounts of INR 5,49,600 from BITS and AUD 35,886 from RMIT.

Supervision is by Prof. Prashant Kumar (BITS Pilani), Dr. Taimur Ahmed (RMIT University), with co-supervisors Prof. Chi-Tsun (Ben) Cheng (RMIT University) and Prof. Yan Liang (Hangzhou Dianzi University).

The application deadline is 10 October 2026. Interested applicants should read the attached advertisement for the detailed project description and eligibility criteria, then apply through the online portal link provided in the post.

Funding details

Fully funded transnational PhD opportunity with attractive scholarships including tuition fees, funded travel to Melbourne, an Australian stipend, and overseas health cover. Annual stipend is listed as INR 5,49,600 per annum from BITS and AUD 35,886 per annum from RMIT.

What's required

Motivated students interested in doctoral research in VLSI and microelectronics. The post says detailed eligibility criteria are in the attached advertisement, but no specific degree, GPA, or test requirements are stated in the text provided.

How to apply

Review the attached advertisement for full project details and eligibility criteria. Submit the online application through the provided application portal link. Apply before 10 October 2026.

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