IUSSTF: Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM (WISTEMM) 8341 views

Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India together announce the “Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine). The program aims to provide opportunities to Indian Women Scientists, Engineers & Technologists to carryout international collaborative research in premier institutions in U.S.A, to enhance their research capacities and capabilities.

Rationale of the Program:

• 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.

Study areas:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Cognitive Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical and Computational Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Program offers two modules:

1. Women Overseas Student Internship program module
2. Women Overseas Fellowship program module

Women Overseas Student Internship program module:

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be Indian women currently pursuing PhD 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.
• Applicant must fall in the age group of 21 to 35 years as on last date of application.

Duration: 3-6 months

Internship value:

• 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:

• Applicant must be Indian women having Doctoral 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.
• Applicant must fall in the age group of 27 to 45 years as on last date of application.

Duration: 3-6 months

Fellowship value:

• Monthly stipend of $3,000
• Air Fare up to $ 2,500
• Health Insurance of up to $1000
• Contingency up to $1000
• Conference Allowances of up to $1,200

How to apply:

• Apply online
• Applications portal will open from 10^th January 2018