Indo-US Fellowship and Student Internship for Women in STEMM by DST and IUSST
Indo-US Fellowship for Women in STEMM 2019 – 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.
The Program is envisaged to:
- 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
See: Admission Notification and Dates
The Program has 2 Modules:
- Women Overseas Student Internship program module
- Women Overseas Fellowship program module
Proposed Area of Work
- Agricultural Sciences
- Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Cognitive Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria for Indo-US Fellowship for Women in STEMM 2019
I. Women Overseas Student Internship:
- Eligibility: Indian women applicants 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.
- Age: 21st to 35 years (as on 17th June 2019)
- Duration of the Internship: For a period of 3-6 months
Nature of Support will include:
- Monthly stipend of $25,00
- Air Fare up to $ 2,500
- Health Insurance of up to $500
- Contingency up to $1000
II. 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: 27th to 45 years (as on 17th June 2019)
- Duration of the Internship: 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
Indo-US Fellowship for Women in STEMM 2019 Application Process
- Applications should be submitted using our Online Application Portal: https://49.50.81.218/visitation-program-for-indian-applicants.aspx (Hard copies and electronic copies of Application forms will not be accepted). In case of any assistance, please write to us at wistemm@indousstf.org
- For online application, submission guideline and formats; visit www.isstf.org
Indo-US Fellowship for Women in STEMM 2019 Important Date
- Last date of Submission: 17th June 2019