Applications are invited from motivated candidates for a PhD position under the ASCRIN joint PhD program at BITS Pilani, Pilani, India and La Trobe University, Australia.

Project Details

Title: “Next-Generation Thermoelectric-Integrated Membrane Desalination: A Sustainable Approach to Freshwater Production”

Project Investigators: Prof. Harikrishnan A R (BITS Pilani) and Prof. Avinash Baji (La Trobe University)

Number of vacancies: 01

Scholarship

PhD fellowship at BITS Pilani: Rs.37,000 – Rs.42,000 per month.

Fellowship at La Trobe University:

• Stipend at the rate of AUD 35,000/year (maximum 1 year).
• One-time travel support of AUD 2000.
• Visa-length Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) organized and covered by La Trobe University while a resident there.

Qualification & Age

Master’s degree in the relevant field (preferably ME/MTech in Thermal Engineering/Renewable Energy or related discipline).

Age limit: ≤ 35 years as on the deadline of application.

How to Apply

Interested candidates, fulfilling the above requirements, can apply by filling in the Google form latest by 18th July 2026.

Google form link: https://forms.gle/wA333i2jP1pgLWx69

Contact

Dr. Harikrishnan A R
Email: ar.harikrishnan@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
Ph: 01596-255751

Dr. Avinash Baji
Email: A.Baji@latrobe.edu.au
Ph: +61-94791928