Fully Funded Ph.D. Position in Energy and Sustainability – IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Addressing the urgent global imperative of industrial decarbonization and clean energy transitions, Ph.D. program in energy and sustainability at IITD-AD offers students unparalleled access to world-class faculty and cutting-edge facilities.
Recognizing the catalytic role of research in overcoming these hurdles, the faculty at IIT Delhi and IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi have established state-of-the-art research programs in the area of Energy and Sustainability. Their collective expertise spans innovative chemical processes, the development of sustainable materials, a diverse spectrum of energy technologies, intelligent electricity networks, sophisticated computational simulations, and the transformative application of artificial intelligence for optimizing complex energy systems.
Research at IITD-AD directly confronts the core challenges of this transition, with focused investigations aimed at enhancing efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, ensuring grid stability, and accelerating the adoption of clean energy solutions.By fostering robust international collaboration and strategically leveraging regional insights, the Ph.D. program is meticulously designed to cultivate essential expertise in the energy and sustainability sector, empowering students with high-calibre research skills, an unwavering work ethic, and the capacity for significant contributions to a decarbonised future.
The Ph.D. program at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi offers flexibility through three distinct modes of enrolment: Full-Time (with Assistantship), Full-Time (with Sponsorship), and Part-Time. For Full-Time students (with assistantship), up to 100% tuition waiver, with a monthly stipend of AED 15,000 for international students and AED 30,000 for UAE Nationals.For Full-Time (with sponsorship) and Part-Time students, attractive fee waivers are available. Detailed information regarding the programs, eligibility criteria, application process, and online application portal can be found at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi website.
The deadline for online applications for Ph.D. programs for academic year 2025-26 is June 11, 2025. For inquiries, please reach out to us at IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi website.
Stipend: AED 15,000 to 30,000 per monthAdditional benefits: Travel upto 4000 AED per year
Requirements:
Candidates are encouraged to apply for the program irrespective of their preference for the category.
The admission process is multi-stage and will consist of the following:- Shortlisting, based on the Eligibility Criteria
- An interview, which may have multiple stages. The interview committee may seek recommendation letters from the referees in arriving at its final decision.
The detailed information can be found at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi website.
About the Company
The establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi - Abu Dhabi as the first international branch campus of IIT Delhi marks a significant stride in its global outreach and underscores the deepening educational partnership between India and the UAE.Starting its operations in January 2024 with an inaugural MTech. in Energy Transition and Sustainability, it now offers B.Tech. Programs in Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, and a Ph.D. program in Energy and Sustainability. With its strategic location, future-forward programs, and the esteemed IIT Delhi heritage, the Abu Dhabi campus is poised to become a leading hub for engineering, technology, and research in the region, nurturing a new generation of global innovators and leaders.
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