IITB-Monash Research Academy conduct PhD Scholarships
INTRODUCTION
An increasing number of corporations, governments and research institutes are turning to India for research and development that delivers effective, high impact solutions to many of the leading research issues in the world today from climate change and renewable energy to clean water, advanced engineering and biotechnology. The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) and Monash University, Australia have joined forces to create a unique Joint Venture (JV) research academy ("The Academy") that aims at enhancing research collaborations between Australia and India.
COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY
First class Masters degree from a reputed university, or a Bachelors Degree in Engg./Science(with high GPA), you should take advantage of (his unique opportunity to acquire an internationally recognized qualification and pursue an exciting career in research.
The Academy will offer attractive PhD scholarships to successful candidates.Although not a prerequisite candidates who have been highly placed in GATE,GRE,CSIR-NET,JAM or any other Competitive exam are strongly encouraged to apply.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Currently for spring semester the students pay fee of Rs 49,076 + Rs.16,000 for hostel, mess and transportation within IITB.
PAY PACKAGE
Students in the joint IITB-Monash PhD program will benefit from the following funding arrangements: Rs 372,000 per annum scholarship for the first two years, Rs 420,000 per annum after first two years. A grant of up to A$25,850 per annum in Australia, A minimum of one year in Australia working with your Monash University co-supervisor (some projects may require you to be in Australia for a longer period of time or undertake more than one trip),Waiver of international student tuition fees at Monash University.
Important Dates: The last date for submission of EOI forms is 4th September 2016.