[DMANET] Fully Funded BITS Pilani –RMIT Joint PhD Research

We are excited to invite motivated students to apply for a PhD project on Graph Protection Problems (Project ID: BRJP26100148). This research addresses fundamental questions about how networks can be protected against repeated attacks and disruptions. Graph protection models have potential applications in the design and resilience of communication networks, transport systems, critical infrastructure and cybersecurity. The project will also contribute to the development of new mathematical theory, algorithms and complexity results for important classes of graphs. The project offers: * A joint PhD award from BITS Pilani and RMIT University * Full tuition scholarships from RMIT and highly subsidised fees at BITS * A stipend, health cover, and return airfare while based in Melbourne * Co-supervision from faculty at both institutions and access to their world-class research infrastructure * A global academic experience, starting at BITS and extending with up to a year in Australia * A clear four-year progression, including structured coursework, confirmation milestones, and thesis completion * Research opportunities aligned with RMIT’s impact-driven platforms, spanning both STEM and non-STEM domains If you are passionate about mathematics, graph theory and combinatorics, and want to shape solutions with global impact, we would love to hear from you. Veena Prabhakaran (veena.prabhakaran@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in) Marc Demange (marc.demange@rmit.edu.au) Kerri Morgan (kerri.morgan@rmit.edu.au) Application deadline: October 10, 2026 More information and application link: https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/default.aspx Search here for Project ID BRJP26100148 and title: On Graph Protection Problems https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ProjectsResearch.aspx Dr Kerri Morgan | Senior Lecturer (Department of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences) | School of Science, RMIT University Building 15 Level 4 Office: 015.04.001 | CRICOS provider code: 00122A [cid:5f4d9e8a-fc64-467a-afaf-c15bbbc51faf] [cid:5cd19229-8290-4936-bd38-d4ae255e9ca5] ********************************************************** * * Contributions to be spread via DMANET are submitted to * * DMANET@zpr.uni-koeln.de * * Replies to a message carried on DMANET should NOT be * addressed to DMANET but to the original sender. The * original sender, however, is invited to prepare an * update of the replies received and to communicate it * via DMANET. * * DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ALGORITHMS NETWORK (DMANET) * http://www.zaik.uni-koeln.de/AFS/publications/dmanet/ * **********************************************************