PhD Position in Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering for Clean Energy Electrochemistry and Materials Design SRM University, AP in

SRM University-AP is inviting applications for its PhD programme for the 2026–27 academic year, with a research focus that fits clean energy technology, electrochemistry, and materials science. The post is shared by Manjeet Chhetri, who highlights research interests in electrolyzers, fuel cells, electrocatalysts, membranes, and small-molecule systems such as H2, CO2, and NH3.

Eligible applicants include candidates with an MSc/MS background in Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering. The admissions page also states that final-year Master’s students may apply, and candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree and at least 80% aggregate (or equivalent grade) are eligible. Selection is based on an online examination, followed by a written test and/or interview. Candidates with recent GATE scores or national test qualifications such as NBHM, UGC/CSIR NET, ICMR/ICAR, and similar are exempted from the written test.

Funding is available for selected PhD students. The page states that all selected candidates receive a fellowship of Rs. 36,000 per month, which may rise to Rs. 60,000 per month. JRF/SRF candidates with their own fellowships receive an additional Rs. 18,000 per month as maintenance allowance. The programme also mentions tuition fee waiver, a Professional Development Grant for conferences, workshops, seminars, and travel, plus subsidised boarding, lodging, and transport.

The application deadline is 15 April 2026, and the online examination date is 25 April 2026. Interested candidates should apply through the official online portal and review the SRM University-AP PhD admissions page for full programme details.