Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) jointly announce the “Indo-U.S. Further, Fellowship for Women in STEMM (WISTEMM)” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) program with an aim to provide opportunities. Further, 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.

The Program is envisaged to:

• Firstly, Provide an opportunity for bright Indian women students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world-class research facilities in U.S. academia and labs.
• Secondly, Promoting research and capacity building for Indian women students and scientists in different frontline areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
• Further, Pave way for the next generation Women Scientists and also, Technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.
• Also, Encourage, motivate and provide an opportunity to outstanding women students to take up research path.

Proposed Area of Work:

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

Benefit

• Monthly stipend of $2,500
• Further, Air Fare up to $ 2,500
• Health Insurance of up to $500
• Contingency up to $1,000

Successful applicants for the Women Overseas Fellowship program will receive:

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

Eligibility

• Women Overseas Student Internship Program
  1. Open to Indian women applicant currently pursuing Ph.D. Also, a degree in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Technology including Agricultural and also, Medical Sciences on a full-time basis at any recognized academic institution/R&D institute/university in India.
  2. Further, They should be between 21 to 35 years (as on June 17, 2019)
  3. Also, Duration of the Internship: For a period of 3-6 months
• Women Overseas Fellowship Program
  • 1. Indian women applicant having a Ph.D. degree in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Technology including Agricultural and also, Medical Sciences and holding a regular position at any recognized academic institution/ R&D institute/ university/ college in India
    2. Further, Applicants having research collaborative project with any Institute / Lab in U.S.A (but not visited there) will be preferred
    3. Applicants should be between 27 to 45 years (as on June 17, 2019)
    4. Also, Duration of the Fellowship: For a period of 3-6 months