Greenko School of Sustainability announces fully funded PhD fellowships in sustainable engineering

GSS has shortlisted and launched over seven mission-oriented research and technology development projects in sustainable engineering and the selected candidates for fellowships will be part of these projects.

The Greenko School of Sustainability (GSS), a collaboration between Greenko Group and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, has announced called applications for fully funded PhD fellowship programmes in sustainable engineering for the year 2024.

The last date for sending applications is April 20.

The six Greenko fellowships offer a monthly stipend of Rs 75,000 for up to 4 years, while the four MoE fellowships are available for five years as per the government of India norms. The research fellowships offered by the school are to attract the best science and engineering talent to research in sustainability science and technology.

“This is an exceptional opportunity for research students interested in technology development to advance energy transition, industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development, expressed Professor Sireesh Saride Chair, Greenko School of Sustainability, IIT-Hyderabad.

“Greenko Research Fellowships stands out as one of the most lucrative financially and, provide valuable opportunities for aspiring scientists and engineers to develop technologies for Net Zero Transition and sustainable development,” he added.

GSS has shortlisted and launched over seven mission-oriented research and technology development projects in sustainable engineering and the selected candidates for fellowships will be part of these projects.

The research fellows at Greenko School of Sustainability will join ongoing research projects in:

1.  Development and performance evaluation of a direct injection ammonia based dual fuel CI engine

2. Development and realization of high energy lithium-based rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles

3. Unassisted solar seawater splitting PEC cells for sustainable hydrogen generation

4. Electric swing absorption for carbon capture and lithium recovery

5.  Development of low-cost organic porous solids for CO2 capture

6.  Biomass valorisation: Developing novel methods for pretreatment and biopolymer (bioplastic) synthesis

7. Investigation on direct reduction using ammonia — a novel green alternative iron-making process

To be eligible for the project fellowships, candidates must have cleared national eligibility tests such as UGC-NET/GATE/CEED/CSIR, among others, and hold a first-class degree in their respective bachelor's and master's programs.

For MoE fellowships, candidates must hold an MTech/MSc/MArch or MDes in any discipline aligned with the research thrust areas of the school.

The selection process involves a written test and/or interview, and selected applicants will be communicated through emails. The school is also offering admission to external PhD programmes for candidates with at least two years of relevant experience.