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Admissions are now open for M.S.(R) and Ph.D. programmes @ IIT Tirupati!!
Admissions are now open for M.S.(R) and Ph.D. programmes @ IIT Tirupati!!
PhD Positions are available!!
PhD Positions Available!
PhD Positions Available!
Are you excited about discovering a new organic reaction?
Are you excited about discovering a new organic reaction?
Do you want to explore chemistry that has never been tried before?
Do you want to explore chemistry that has never been tried before?
Are you interested in using light to create new molecules?
Are you interested in using light to create new molecules?
Would you like to use electricity as a tool for organic synthesis?
Would you like to use electricity as a tool for organic synthesis?
Do you want to develop more sustainable ways to make bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals?
Do you want to develop more sustainable ways to make bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals?
Then, join our team!
Then, join our team!
We are looking for highly motivated PhD students interested in organic synthesis, photochemistry, electrosynthesis, catalysis, and sustainable reaction development.
Research Areas
Research Areas
Organic Synthesis:
Photo- and Electro-Catalysis for Bioactive Compound Synthesis
Sustainable Method Development for APIs and Drug Molecules
Who can apply?
Who can apply?
Candidates with valid CSIR-UGC-JRF/INSPIRE qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates may contact Dr. P. Gandeepan at pgandeepan@iittp.ac.in with a cover letter and CV.
Apply Now
Apply Now
IIT Tirupati PhD Admissions:
https://www.iittp.ac.in/ph-d-admission
Important Date
Important Date
Closing date for online applications:
12 October 2026 (Monday), 5:00 PM
Come with curiosity. Bring your ideas. Let us discover new chemistry together!
Call for Postdoctoral Researchers
Call for Postdoctoral Researchers
AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (APDF) Scheme 2025โ26
AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (APDF) Scheme 2025โ26
Join the CSOS Lab at IIT Tirupati
Join the CSOS Lab at IIT Tirupati
The Catalysis for Sustainable Organic Synthesis (CSOS) Lab, Department of Chemistry, IIT Tirupati, invites expressions of interest from highly motivated researchers who wish to apply for the AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (APDF) Scheme 2025โ26, with Prof. Parthasarathy Gandeepan as the proposed host supervisor.
This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for young researchers to develop an independent research profile in modern organic synthesis, catalysis and sustainable chemistry.
Important Date
Important Date
Last date for application: 20 October 2026
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the host well in advance, as proposal development, institutional approval, NOC preparation and online verification require sufficient time.
Research Areas
Research Areas
Candidates interested in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:
Photoredox catalysis and visible-light organic synthesis
Electrochemical organic synthesis
Mechanochemical and solvent-free synthesis
CโH activation and radical functionalization
Enantioselective and asymmetric catalysis
Transition-metal and metal-free catalysis
Sustainable synthesis of bioactive and pharmaceutical molecules
Supported and recyclable catalytic systems
Fellowship Support
Fellowship Support
As per the AICTE scheme guidelines, the fellowship provides:
Fellowship: โน65,000 per month
Contingency grant: โน50,000 per year
HRA as per applicable Government norms
Initial tenure of one year, extendable for one additional year based on satisfactory research progress
Who Can Apply?
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should:
Have an awarded Ph.D. degree or valid provisional certificate in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry or a closely related discipline
Have a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and characterization techniques
Demonstrate good research aptitude, publications and independent scientific thinking
Be willing to undertake full-time postdoctoral research
Satisfy the age, academic, employment and other eligibility requirements prescribed by AICTE
Candidates already in regular service are not eligible under the published scheme conditions.
Support from the CSOS Lab
Support from the CSOS Lab
The selected applicant will receive support in:
Identifying a competitive research problem
Developing and refining the research proposal
Planning objectives, methodology and expected outcomes
Completing the institutional and online application process
Accessing research infrastructure and scientific mentoring during the fellowship
How to Express Interest
How to Express Interest
Interested candidates may email the following documents:
Updated CV with complete publication list
A brief cover letter explaining research interests and suitability
A one- to two-page preliminary research concept
Ph.D. award details or expected/provisional degree status
Details of previous experience in organic synthesis and catalysis
Email subject: APDF 2025โ26 Application โ Candidate Name
Contact
Prof. Parthasarathy Gandeepan
Department of Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
Email: pgandeepan@iittp.ac.in
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Official Links
Call for Postdoctoral Researchers โ ANRF-NPDF 2026
Call for Postdoctoral Researchers โ ANRF-NPDF 2026
Join Our Research Group at IIT Tirupati
Join Our Research Group at IIT Tirupati
Are you a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher looking to advance your career in cutting-edge organic synthesis with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation?
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the National Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPDF) 2026 call, and our research group at IIT Tirupati is keen to host and actively support outstanding candidates in preparing and submitting competitive NPDF proposals.
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Important Dates
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Important Dates
Application Opens: 15 January 2026
Application Closes: 17 February 2026
๐ฌ Research Areas of Interest
๐ฌ Research Areas of Interest
Postdoctoral candidates with strong backgrounds or interests in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
Enantioselective CโH Activation
Photoredox Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Sustainable Organic Synthesis
Mechanochemical Organic Synthesis
Supported and Recyclable Transition Metal Catalysis
Metal-Free Organic Synthesis
๐ฑ What We Offer
๐ฑ What We Offer
A vibrant, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment
Access to excellent research infrastructure and facilities
Close mentoring and guidance throughout the fellowship period
Strong support in proposal conceptualization, writing, and submission for the ANRF-NPDF call
๐ฏ Who Should Apply?
๐ฏ Who Should Apply?
Researchers who are passionate about:
Fundamental and applied organic synthesis
Developing sustainable and green chemical methodologies
Working at the interface of innovation, catalysis, and sustainability
Early communication is highly encouraged to allow sufficient time for proposal development and refinement.
๐ง Contact Information
๐ง Contact Information
Dr. Parthasarathy Gandeepan
Department of Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
๐ฉ Email: pgandeepan@iittp.ac.in
๐ Useful Link
๐ Useful Link
For official fellowship details and eligibility criteria, please visit:
https://www.anrfonline.in
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