Deakin University- IIT Madras sign MoU

Joint PhD supervision will be part of the agreement apart from the focus on research and projects in the areas of materials and engineering

Australia-based Deakin University today entered into an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) for collaborative research and development projects. The Memorandum of Understanding is expected to result in the wider dissemination and practical utilization of inventions generated by IIT Madras faculty, students, and staff.

This MoU will not only be limited to Collaborative research and development projects in the areas of materials and engineering but will also extend to joint PhD.

Professor Jane den Hollander, Vice-Chancellor and President of Deakin University, said, “Deakin’s commitment in delivering technological innovations from renowned Indian institutes such as IIT Madras stands testimony to its vision of building strong channels and effective partnerships in India. Deakin has invested a lot in India and has witnessed a growing demand for various courses especially from India. Through this strategic collaboration, Deakin and IIT-M will take the best solutions to a global market place”

Apart from focus on research and projects in the areas of materials and engineering the joint PhD supervision will be part of the agreement. 10 students will be enrolled in the joint supervision program, 5 at each institution. All these ten students will be resident at IIT Madras where each student will be provided doctoral studentship to its enrolled students.

IIT Madras will provide 5 PhD scholarships to its enrolled students and the benefits will be determined by IIT Madras. The students who have enrolled for these PhD will be co – supervised by their respective academic staff.