The scheme โWomen Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER)โ aims to build scientific capacity, retain and promote women researchers in India & Germany by utilizing c...
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The grant will cover basic project assistance (including research staff for the Indian awardee, consumables, and contingency) for the awardee in the parent country and a one-month research stay in the host country (single round-trip airfare, visa fee, medical insurance, per diem for the stay). > **Indian awardee:** 1. Travel (including visa fee and insurance) approximately โน1 lakh. 1. Project cost up to โน12 lakhs/year (including research staff, consumables, contingency, and per diem @ โฌ2300/month in Germany). > **German awardee:** 1. Travel (including visa fee and insurance) approximately โฌ1500. 1. Project cost up to โฌ14500/year (including consumables, contingency, and per diem @ โฌ 2300/month in India).
1. The applicant must be working either in India or Germany. 1. Through this scheme, women researchers/entrepreneurs holding regular positions in academic/research institutions/industrial research organizations in India/Germany may apply to be a part of an ongoing R&D project of interest with acceptance from the host team. 1. The programme is open to all areas of STEM. 1. The programme has no age-limit (Preference to Early/Mid-career researchers). **Note 01:** The applicant must define her role in the project, and provide details of the objective, execution strategy, and expected outcome. **Note 02:** The applicant shall specify the value addition to the project in the host country. **Note 03:** Choice and acceptance from the host is the sole responsibility of the applicant. The applicant should ensure an endorsement/consent letter from the host at the time of the application. **Note 04:** The applicant shall submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC)/Endorsement letter from the head of the institution (present organization). **Note 05:** The awardee shall commence her visit within 12 months from the date of the award letter. **Note 06:** The awardee will abide by th...
**Online** > **Application Process:** **Step 01:** Applications are accepted throughout the year and eligible candidates can apply [online](https://indo-germansciencetechnologycentre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ApplicantDashboard?campaign=Landing_Page_Wiser). **Step 02:** If you are a new user, click on the โCreate an Accountโ link at the portal and register yourself by filling details. Existing users can click on the โLoginโ button. **Step 03:** Enter your email ID and password to apply for the scheme. **Step 04:** Fill out the application form completely and submit it. > **Evaluation:** Applications will be evaluated by a Joint Committee based on merit and compliance with the eligibility conditions. Evaluation will be based on the credentials of the applicant, relevance to STEM, scope, feasibility, content, and quality of the proposed plan, expected outcome, and future potential. The decision of the Committee will be considered as final and binding. > **Contact:** **For queries** Phone: +91-011-26543500 E-mail: wiser@igstc.org **Mailing Address:** Indo-German Science & Technology Centre Ground Floor, Block โ II, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi โ 11...