Deadline: 28 February 2018
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) have jointly announced a 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.
Objectives
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.
Program Modules
Program has two modules:
- Women Overseas Student Internship program module
- Women Overseas Fellowship program module.
Focus Areas
- Agricultural Sciences
- Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Cognitive Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Eligibility: Criteria
- Women Overseas Student Internship:
- Eligibility: Indian women applicant 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.
- Age: 21 to 35 years (as on 28.02.2018)
- Duration of the Internship: For a period of 3-6 months
- Nature of Support will include :
- Monthly stipend of $2,500
- Air Fare up to $ 2,500
- Health Insurance of up to $500
- Contingency up to $750
- Women Overseas Fellowship:
- Eligibility: Indian women applicant 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.
- Age: 27 to 50 years ( as on 28.02.2018)
- Duration of the Fellowship: For a period of 3-6 months
- Nature of Support will include :
- Monthly stipend of $3,000
- Air Fare up to $ 2,500
- Health Insurance of up to $1000
- Contingency up to $750
- Conference Allowances of up to $1,000
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit Indo-U.S. Fellowship.