Designation/Position- Indo – U.S. Fellowship for Women
DST, India and IUSSTF invites application for Indo – U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).
About- 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.
Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women
Research/Job area-Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine
- Agricultural Sciences
- Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Cognitive Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Program has two modules:
I : Women Overseas Student Internship program module
II: Women Overseas Fellowship program module.
Project Title- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine-STEMM
Location- Premier Institutions in U.S.A
- 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.
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 $1000
Age Limit- 21 to 35 years (as on 17.06.2019) )
- 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 Limit- 27 to 45 years ( as on 17.06.2019)
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 $1000
- Conference Allowances of up to $1,200
Job/Position Description-
- 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.
How to Apply- Applications should be submitted using Online Application Portal. (Hard copies and electronic copies of Application forms will not be accepted). In case of any assistance,
Contact – wistemm@indousstf.org
Last Date for Apply– 17 June 2019
For program information contact-
Dr. Chaitali Bhattacharya
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
Fulbright House, 12, Hailey Road, New Delhi
Namita Gupta
Director/Scientist ‘F’, KIRAN Division
Department of Science and Technology, GoI
