BITS Pilani, the premier Indian institute of higher education, has launched a ground-breaking PhD program designed for working professionals. This innovative program, named IMPACT (Industry Mentored PhD in Advanced and Cutting-edge Technologies), bridges the gap between academia and industry by enabling professionals to conduct cutting-edge research while advancing their careers.
Here’s what makes IMPACT unique
- Industry-driven research: Companies can nominate employees or sponsor new PhD students. These students will tackle real-world industry challenges identified by the companies themselves.
- Dual Mentorship: Students benefit from the combined expertise of BITS Pilani faculty and industry scientists, ensuring their research is both academically rigorous and commercially relevant.
- World-class PhD: Participants gain access to BITS Pilani ‘s state-of-the-art facilities and become part of a prestigious PhD program.
Are you eligible?
- You possess a master’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% marks.
- You are employed by a company willing to actively participate in the program. This includes identifying industry problems, assigning mentors, and financially supporting the research project.
IMPACT covers a wide range of exciting fields
- Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Data Science
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Cybersecurity
- Robotics
- 3D Printing Applications
- Sensor Development
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- BITS Pilani
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