Post by Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar

📢 Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme, 2026 The School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (SMMME), Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible and accomplished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists, and professionals currently working abroad who are interested in applying under the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme, 2026, with IIT Bhubaneswar as the proposed Host Institution. SMMME is particularly interested in receiving proposals aligned with the following thematic areas under the PMRC Scheme: 🔹 Advanced Materials, Rare Earths and Critical Minerals 🔹 Sustainability and Climate Change 🔹 Semiconductors and Microelectronics 🔹 Space and Defence Technologies 🔹 Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and Advanced Production Technologies 🔹 Biotechnology and Bioengineering 🔹 Advanced Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies 🔹 Healthcare, Medical Technologies and MedTech Interested scholars are requested to submit an Expression of Interest along with the following documents: ✔️ A detailed curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, professional experience, research accomplishments, and major achievements; ✔️ A brief research vision and proposed work plan aligned with one or more of the above thematic areas; ✔️ A list of key publications, patents, technologies developed, awards, recognitions, and other notable contributions; ✔️ Details of major research projects undertaken, laboratory and infrastructure requirements, and potential national and international collaborations; and ✔️ A brief note outlining the anticipated national relevance, societal and industrial impact, and expected outcomes of the proposed research. Contact for Submission and Further Information School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (SMMME) Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar 📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected] Interested scholars may also contact the concerned faculty members of the School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (SMMME), IIT Bhubaneswar, for discussion regarding potential research alignment, available facilities, and collaboration opportunities. We encourage distinguished Indian-origin researchers and professionals across the globe to explore this opportunity and contribute to cutting-edge research with national and global impact. #PMRC2026 #ResearchExcellence #IITBhubaneswar #IndianDiaspora #GlobalResearchers #AdvancedMaterials #Semiconductors #ArtificialIntelligence #Biotechnology #MedTech #Sustainability #ResearchCollaboration #HigherEducation #InnovationIndia