Deadline: February 28, 2018
The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) jointly announce the “Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) program with an aim to provide opportunities to Indian Women Scientists, Engineers & Technologists to undertake international collaborative research in premier institutions in U.S.A, to enhance their research capacities and capabilities. The Program has two modules: Women Overseas Student Internship program module and Women Overseas Fellowship program module. The duration for both program modules is for a period of 3-6 months.
The program is envisaged to
- Provide opportunity to bright Indian women students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in U.S. academia and labs;
- Promoting research and capacity building for Indian women students and scientists in different frontline areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM);
- Pave way for the next generation Women Scientists and Technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations;
- Encourage, motivate and provide opportunity to outstanding women with break in research career to gain grounds again in their respective research areas.
Proposed Area of Work
- Agricultural Sciences
- Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Cognitive Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Benefits
- Successful applicants for the Women Overseas Student Internship program will receive:
- Monthly stipend of $2,500
- Airfare up to $ 2,500
- Health Insurance of up to $500
- Contingency up to $750
- Successful applicants for the Women Overseas Fellowship program will receive:
- Monthly stipend of $3,000
- Airfare up to $ 2,500
- Health Insurance of up to $1000
- Contingency up to $750
- Conference Allowances of up to $1,000
Eligibility
- Women Overseas Student Internship Program
- Applicants must be Indian women currently pursuing Ph.D. degree in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Technology including Agricultural and Medical Sciences (M.D/M.S.) on a full-time basis at any recognized academic institution/R&D institute/university in India;
- Unemployed Women applicants who have completed Ph.D./M.D/M.S are also eligible.
- They should be between 21 to 35 years (as on December 28, 2018)
- Women Overseas Fellowship Program
- Applicants must be Indian women having Ph.D. degree in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Technology including Agricultural and Medical Sciences (M.D./ M.S.) and holding a regular position at any recognized academic institution/ R&D institute/ university/ college in India.
- Applicants should be between 27 to 50 years (as on December 28, 2018)
Application
- Applications should be submitted using the Online Application Portal. Hard copies and electronic copies of Application forms will not be accepted.
- In case of any assistance, please write to [email protected]
For more information, visit Indo-U.S Fellowship for Women in STEMM.
