I’m excited to invite motivated students to apply for a PhD project on the “Role of artificial intelligence in designing circular supply chains”.

Key highlights are:

• A joint PhD award from BITS Pilani and RMIT University
• Full tuition scholarships from RMIT and highly subsidised fees at BITS
• A stipend, health cover, and return airfare while based in Melbourne
• Co-supervision from faculty at both institutions and access to their world-class research infrastructure
• A global academic experience, starting at BITS and extending with up to a year in Australia
• A clear four-year progression, including structured coursework, confirmation milestones, and thesis completion
• Research opportunities aligned with RMIT’s impact-driven platforms, spanning both STEM and non-STEM domains
• A stipend will be made available (In India):
  • Annual stipend for those with a first degree (B.E. / M.Sc.) qualification: INR 5,13,600.
  • Annual stipend for those with a higher degree (M.E. / M.Tech.) qualification: INR 5,49,600.
• A stipend will be made available (In Australia):
  • Annual stipend of AED 30,000.
  • In addition, you will receive an annual top-up stipend of around AED 4,900.

If you are passionate about a circular supply chain using AI and want to shape solutions with global impact, I would love to hear from you.

Deadline: 26 Sept 2025

More information and application link: https://bitsrmit.in/study-with-us/bits-rmit-phd-program/

Search here for Project ID: BITSRMIT024B001300 and title: “Role of artificial intelligence in designing circular supply chains”

See full details about the project in the link below:

https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ResearchProjectApply.aspx?progCode=306

Prof Rajesh Matai, BITS Pilani Supervisor
(See Profile: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/pilani/rajesh-matai)
Email: matair@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Prof Priyabrata Chowdhury, RMIT Australia Supervisor
(See Profile: https://www.rmit.edu.au/contact/staff-contacts/academic-staff/c/chowdhury-dr-priyabrata)
Email: priyabrata.chowdhury@rmit.edu.au