Joint PhD Opportunity : BITS Pilani - RMIT University Applications Now Open

Be part of a globally collaborative doctoral program jointly offered by BITS Pilani, India and RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

Two (2) fully-funded PhD positions (1 in each project) are available with our research group through this joint PhD program. The details of the projects are as follows

Project ID : BRJP26100134
Project Title : Design, Optimization, and Preclinical Validation of a Novel Poly-herbal Nano-Delivery System for Multi-Targeted Psoriasis Treatment
BITS Supervisor : Prof. Rajeev Taliyan
RMIT Supervisor : Dr. Hank Han

Project ID : BRJP26100133
Project Title : Development of a Curcumin- Ibudilast Hydrogel for Enhanced Topical Management of Psoriasis
BITS Supervisor : Prof. Rajeev Taliyan
RMIT Supervisor : Dr. Durga Dharmadana

Eligibility : M.Pharm / M.Tech / MSc in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, or related fields. First Division or equivalent, with strong motivation for research.

Desirable Capabilities and Qualifications :
• Knowledge of nano-drug delivery/hydrogel formulations
• Experience in cell culture or molecular biology techniques
• Familiarity with drug characterization techniques (HPLC, UV-Vis, particle analysis

Highlights
• Duration : 4 Years (3Y in BITS + 1Y RMIT; annual Stipend for M.Pharm / M.Tech / MSc - (at BITS: INR 5,49,600) & (at RMIT: AUD 35,886)) • Acquire an internationally recognized qualification from an Indian Institute of Eminence and a top Australian University
• Receive a full RMIT tuition fee scholarship for the duration of your enrolment
• Receive a generous scholarship with a nominal tuition fee from BITS
• Travel to Australia for up to one year of candidature and be supported by an Australian stipend for the duration of your stay in Melbourne
• A clear four-year progression, including structured coursework, confirmation milestones, and thesis completion.

Last Date to apply : 28th March 2026