Central GovernmentVerified

IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department Of Science & Technology

The "Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Industrial Fellowship Programme" was launched by Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India on the occasion of IGSTC’s 11th Foundation Day on 14th June 2021 to support young Indian researchers for industrial exposure in German

Start date14 Jun 2021

Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Industrial Fellowship Programme supports young Indian researchers in gaining industrial exposure at German industries and industrial R&D institutions. The programme is implemented by IGSTC, established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany. It encourages Ph.D. students and researchers in Science & Technology towards applied research, innovation, and technology development. The fellowship aims to strengthen Indo-German industry-academia collaboration and provide opportunities for capacity building and networking with advanced industrial ecosystems in Germany. > Duration of Fellowship: - The duration of the Fellowship is 3-6 months. - Extension in duration of Fellowship shall not be entertained.

Benefits

The financial support will be limited to:

The Fellowship amount is €1500 per month.
Single round trip economy class airfare including visa fees and travel insurance: up to €1000.
Health Insurance: As per actuals with a maximum limit of €100 per month.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

✦
Proof of Date of Birth (Scan copy of Passport/Aadhaar Card
✦
Proof of Education Qualifications arranged in reverse chronological order
✦
Proof of Employment
✦
Any other document, as required
✦
Passport-size Photograph
✦
Consent Letter from the Host Institution
✦
The applicant having institutional affiliation needs to submit NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application.
✦
Applicants need to submit a recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organization

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Application Process:

Step 01: IGSTC will advertise the Fellowship call once in a year through the IGSTC website (www.igstc.org) and other means.

Step 02: The prospective candidates need to apply online in the application portal along with the required attachments within the deadline as mentioned in the Advertisement/Call text.

User Manual: Click here.

Note: The application that should be submitted by other mechanisms will not be accepted.

Evaluation:

Applications will be evaluated by a Scientific Committee based on merit and compliance with the eligibility conditions. The decision of the Committee will be considered as final and binding.

Contact:

For queries:

Phone: +91-011-26543500

E-mail: industrial.fellowship@igstc.org

Mailing Address:

Indo-German Science & Technology Centre

Ground Floor, Block – II, Technology Bhavan,

New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016, India

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Launched: 14 Jun 2021