Shiv Nadar University Chennai Introduces Fully Residential Ph.D. Programs

Shiv Nadar University Chennai Introduces Fully Residential Ph.D. Programs

Shiv Nadar University Chennai Introduces Fully Residential Ph.D. Programs in Engineering, Sciences, Humaniti es, and Commerce

University will also offer a much sought-after ‘Direct Ph.D.’ in Engineering for budding researchers to pursue doctoral pro grams immediately after undergraduate studies

 Admissions are open for Doctoral Programs, last date for applications is January 31, 2022

 Chennai, January 12, 2022: Shiv Nadar University Chennai, the third initiative in higher education by Shiv Nadar Foundation, announced the launch of Ph.D. programs, offered by the Departments of Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and English. Budding researchers will have the option to pursue their doctoral research either Full-Time or Part-Time, depending on their preference. The announcement marks an important chapter for the young University launched in 2020 as the first private University to be legislated in Tamil Nadu after 90 years (since Annamalai University Act in 1928).

In a first, the University also launched a highly sought-after ‘Direct Ph.D.’ in Engineering, to allow graduate stude nts the opportunity to pursue research studies directly after completing their Bachelor degree in Engineering across different streams. The program is designed to nurture engineering graduates through a balanced yet competitive environment, at par with other doctoral and post-doctoral researchers while giving them an edge of saving a year in their academic journey.  

Announcing the launch of the Ph.D. program, Dr. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar Uni versity Chennai shared, “The decision to launch a robust doctoral program within a short time since the Unive rsity’s inception is in line with our vision to become a premier research-oriented institution. This will help us achieve our objec tive to encourage and groom meritorious young talent into high-caliber researchers who will go on to create new knowl edge that can drive a lasting impact. We will be offering doctoral program in innovative and progressive fields including Data Science, Speech Technology and Equity among others, which will combine academic rigor with practical insights and follow a multidisciplinary approach.” 

Doctoral Research Offered by Shiv Nadar University Chennai

Researchers pursuing a Full-Time Ph.D. at the University will receive free shared accommodation within the campus along 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 for married scholars who will be able to pursue their research in comfort with the on-campus accommodation provided by the University for a nominal rent.

Further, the Part-Time Ph.D. option can be availed by candidates working as full-time faculty with educational institutions or in research laboratories within India. The part-time program will offer these candidates a prospect to further their research through access to cutting-edge research facilities and lab equipment within the Shiv Nadar University Chennai. 

The University will offer a wide range of specializations for the PhD programs including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Speech Technology, Data Science, Biometrics, Structural Engineering, Mergers and Acq uisitions, and more. Further details on research programs can be found at the University website – https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/research

Admission Procedure and eligibility criteria 

Interested research aspirants will be required to submit their application online latest by 31st January 202 2 at https://apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com/. The admissions procedure will follow a two-step selection process, including a written test followed by an interview for short-listed candidates. Admission to the University is open to students who are Indian residents, Non-Resident Indians, Persons of International Origin as well as Foreign Nationals. 

About Shiv Nadar University Chennai

Shiv Nadar University Chennai (https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/) is a research-focused University offering wide-range of specialized academic programs at the undergraduate level. The University has been set up by the Shiv Nadar Foundati on, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$10.8 billion leading global technolo gy enterprise. The University endeavors to become a pioneering institution of higher education, setting new global aca demic benchmarks and revolutionizing the education landscape in the country.

 The University campus features state-of-the-art infrastructure for learning, including seminar halls, auditoria, libraries, gymnasium, a sports complex and hostels for men and women. The campus is entirely wi-fi enabled with 24/7 internet access.

 Shiv Nadar University Chennai offers a holistic educational environment that is continually evolving to bridge the gap between the classroom and global demands by world-class faculty who are progressive academicians, leading thinkers and innovative educators from ranked global universities. The University commenced its journey towards becoming a globally acclaimed centre for learning and innovation in 2018 and offers innovative undergraduate programs in the fields of engineering and commerce and has now also introduced doctoral programs across various disciplines.

 About Shiv Nadar Foundation

Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$10.8 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge the socio-economic divide. Over the last 27 years the Foundation, has directly touched the lives of over 30,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.

 The Foundation has invested ~US$1billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently over 13,000 students and over 2,000 faculty are part of the Foundation along with around 21,000 strong globally dispersed alumni community.

 The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries including Australia, Singapore, China and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation.

 The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of ‘Creative Philanthropy’. It is a powerful model which envisages creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high impact, socio-economic transformation.