BITS-RMIT (India-Australia) PhD Research Partnership
Transform your future with a transnational joint PhD from two leading universities
Join our unique collaboration between BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) and RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) offering a PhD program designed explicitly for Indian students. Develop your research skills, network with renowned academics and gain handson experience conducting original research. Experience world-class education combining the research expertise of both institutions and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and research facilities across:
Highlights
Acquire an internationally recognised qualification from an Indian Institute of Eminence University and a top Australian university
Receive a full RMIT tuition fee scholarship for the duration of your enrolment
Receive a generous scholarship with nominal tuition fees from BITS

Benefit from the combined expertise of two leading universities and access world-class research facilities in India and in Melbourne
Attractive scholarships available including funded travel to Melbourne, Australian stipend and overseas health cover
Students admitted to the BITS RMIT PhD Programme with a higher degree of BITS or its equivalent will receive an institute fellowship of Rs. 45,800/ per month.
Students admitted to the BITS RMIT PhD Programme with an integrated first degree of BITS Pilani or its equivalent will receive an institute fellowship of Rs. 42,800/- per month.
Upon successful completion of coursework, the students will receive Rs. 45,800/- from the semester following the completion of coursework.
Candidates admitted to the program are jointly supervised by faculty from BITS and RMIT Apply now and unlock your full potential, empowering your future in academia or industry.
Prof. Nishith Gupta, Department of Biological Science, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus and Prof. Christian Doerig, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia have an exciting project listed on the website for which we encourage you to apply
Title: Functions of Phosphatidylserine in Toxoplasma- and Plasmodium-infected Human Cells
Project number: BITSRMIT100048
You can search for the project number on the research projects page. You will require this to complete your application.
Applications close 25th September 2023 for the Novembery 2023 intake
