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Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER)

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Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), a bilateral organization of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Government of Germany invites proposals in paired mode from women researchers in India and Germany to foster innovation in the field of STEM. This program intends to build scientific capacity, and promote women researchers in India/Germany to build lasting research partnerships and networks by utilising complementary expertise in science, technology, and innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Women holding a regular/long-term research position in academia or research institutes/industry. 2. Women researchers/entrepreneurs holding a regular position with minimum of 5 years of experience in academic/research institutions/industry in India and Germany are invited to submit proposals in a paired mode in any area of STEM. 3. The collaborating pair will consist of women Principal Investigator (PI), one from India and one from Germany, who will submit a joint proposal seeking WISER support.

Quick Information
Funding Agency
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
Ministry / Department
Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST)
Programme Type
Women Schemes
Focus Area
STEM Fields
Purpose
Research Collaboration
Duration
Up to 3 years (24/36 months)
Fellowship / Financial Assistance
The grant covers basic project assistance for the awardee in the parent country and one month research stay in host country. The maximum grant for three years will be up to ₹ 39 lakhs/€ 48000. The tenure is for a period of 3 years or till completion of the project whichever is earlier and covers one visit per year for short stay up to one month.
Application Method
Online
Source
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)
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