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Fully Funded PhD in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) at BITS Pilani and RMIT University BITS Pilani in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded PhD opportunity with full tuition scholarships from RMIT, highly subsidised fees at BITS, a stipend, health cover, and return airfare while based in Melbourne.
Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
Country
Australia
University
BITS Pilani

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PhD opportunity in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) through a joint PhD award between BITS Pilani and RMIT University.
The post advertises two project options:
• AI and ML models for predicting the volume change behaviour of problematic soils (Project Code: BITS025F001507)
• A Data-Driven Meta Model for Offshore Wind Energy Geotechnical Site Investigation (Project Code: BITS025F001450)
Co-supervision is available from faculty at both institutions, including Prof. Jaspreet Singh and Prof. Mohammad Aminpour from RMIT University. The opportunity emphasizes access to world-class research infrastructure and a global academic experience, starting at BITS and extending with up to a year in Australia.
Funding includes full tuition scholarships from RMIT, highly subsidised fees at BITS, a stipend, health cover, and return airfare while based in Melbourne. The programme is described as a clear four-year progression with structured coursework, confirmation milestones, and thesis completion.
Eligibility/fit: candidates should be interested in Geotechnical Engineering and research with global impact. The research themes connect civil engineering, soil mechanics, AI/ML, and offshore wind energy site investigation.
Deadline: 10 October 2026.
How to apply: use the application link provided in the post and search the listed project codes/titles for the relevant project. Apply before the deadline.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD opportunity with full tuition scholarships from RMIT, highly subsidised fees at BITS, a stipend, health cover, and return airfare while based in Melbourne.
What's required
Applicants should be passionate about Geotechnical Engineering and interested in research with global impact. The post indicates a four-year joint PhD with structured coursework, confirmation milestones, and thesis completion. Co-supervision and mobility between BITS Pilani and RMIT University are part of the programme.
How to apply
Review the project options and application details using the provided application link. Search the listed project codes and titles, then submit your application before the deadline. Contact the organisers if you want to express interest in a specific project.
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