Shiv Nadar University, Chennai has launched a fully residential PhD program. Researchers pursuing full-time PhD in the University will receive free shared accommodation within the campus with a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000 as well as a contingency amount of Rs 25,000 per annum to help them expand and support their research activities.
The University will extend a special consideration to married scholars who will be able to pursue their research comfortably with on-campus accommodation provided by the University at a nominal rent. In addition, the part-time PhD option can be availed by candidates working as full-time faculty in educational institutions or research laboratories within India.
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The PhD will be offered by the departments of Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics and English. Budding researchers will have the option of pursuing their doctoral research full-time or part-time, depending on their preference.
Interested research candidates are required to submit their applications online at apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com latest by 31st January. The admission process will follow a two-stage selection process, consisting of a written test followed by an interview for the shortlisted candidates. Admission to the university is open to students who are Indian residents, NRIs, persons of international origin as well as foreign nationals.
The university will offer a wide range of specializations for PhD programs including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Speech Technology, Data Science, Biometrics, Structural Engineering, Mergers and Acquisitions, and much more.
The university will also introduce the highly sought-after ‘Direct PhD’ in engineering, so that graduate students can take up research studies directly after completing their bachelor’s degree in engineering in various streams.
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Announcing the launch of the PhD programme, Dr. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharya, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai shared, “The decision to launch a robust doctoral program within a short span of time since the inception of the University is a major milestone in our vision. is in line with. Research oriented institute. This will help us achieve our objective of encouraging and grooming meritorious young talents in high caliber researchers who will create new knowledge that can drive a lasting impact. We will offer doctoral programs in other innovative and progressive fields, including data science, speech technology and equity, that combine academic rigor with practical insight and follow a multidisciplinary approach.”
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