Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) aims to promote women researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to join an ongoing R&D+I project without applying for a fresh project grant.
Women holding a regular/long-term research position in academia/research institute/industry either in India or Germany.
No, Co-PIs are not allowed.
WISER is open to all areas of STEM. Preference will be given to applied research projects.
There is no age limit (preference will be given to Early/Mid-career researchers).
The tenure of the grant is for 3 years or till completion of the project whichever is earlier.
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Indian awardee
German awardee
For Indian applicant:
For German applicant:
Applicants need to find the host (Indian/German) on their own. Host selection and receiving endorsement from the host is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
It is not mandatory for the host to be a female.
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IGSTC shall complete the evaluation process in approximately 8 weeks.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Cut-off dates : 28th February and 31st August
On completion of the tenure, the awardee should submit a final report together with consolidated Statement of Expenditure/Utilisation Certificate to IGSTC in the specific format.