Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research

The scheme “Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER)” aims to strengthen the participation of women researchers in India and Germany through collaborative research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The scheme supports women researchers holding regular or long-term positions in academia, research institutes, or industry. It is implemented by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany. The scheme encourages networking, gender inclusion, research collaboration, and leadership opportunities for women in bilateral research projects. > Tenure: The tenure of the grant is for 3 years or till completion of the project whichever is earlier and will cover one visit per year for a short stay up to 1 month.