Question: Tell me about the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research scheme.

Answer: :This programme intends to:Enhance the representation and progression of women researchers in Science,

**Eligibility:** conditions. Evaluation will be based on the credentials of the applicant, relevance to STEM, scope, feasibility, content, and
quality of the proposed plan, expected outcome, and future potential. The decision of the Committee will be considered as final and
binding.Contact:For queriesPhone: +91-011-26543500E-mail: wiser@igstc.orgMailing Address:Indo-German Science & Technology
CentreGround Floor, Block â€“ II, Technology Bhavan,New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi â€“ 110016, IndiaDocuments Required1.
Passport-size Photograph2. Educational certificates3. No Objection Certificate (NOC)/Endorsement letter from the head of the institution
(present organization)4. Endorsement/consent letter from the host5. Details of proposed work6. List of publications7. List of Patents
Filed/Granted8. Details of any other Notable Achievements9. Any other document, as requiredFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the
WISER programme?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.Who is eligible to apply for WISER?Women holding a regular/long-term research position in academia/research institute/industry
either in India or Germany.Are Co-PIs allowed for WISER?No, Co-PIs are not allowed.What are the topics/research areas eligible for
WISER?WISER is open to all areas of STEM. Preference will be given to applied research projects.What is the age limit for applying?
There is no age limit (preference will be given to Early/Mid-career researchers).What is the tenure of the grant?The tenure of the grant is
for 3 years or till completion of the project whichever is earlier.Can the tenure for WISER be extended?No.What is the nature of support
under this scheme?Indian awardee Travel (including visa fee and insurance) approximately â‚¹ 1 lakh Project cost up to â‚¹ 12 lakhs/year
(including research staff, consumables, contingency and per diem @ â‚¬ 2300/month in Germany) German awardee Travel (including
visa fee and insurance) is approximately â‚¬ 1500 Project cost up to â‚¬ 14500/year (including consumables, contingency and per diem
@ â‚¬ 2300/month in India)What is the host institute?For Indian applicant: Host institute is the institute in Germany where an applicant
can be a part of an ongoing research project. For German applicant: Host institute is the institute in India where an applicant can be a part
of an ongoing research project.How to find a host?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.Is it necessary for a host to be a female?It is not mandatory
for the host to be a female.How to apply?Applications are accepted throughout the year and eligible candidate can apply online.
https://indo-germansciencetechnologycentre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ApplicantDashboard?campaign=Landing_Page_WiserWhat is the
deadline for the applications?Applications are accepted throughout the year.What are the formalities on completion of WISER grant?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.Sources And ReferencesGuidelineOfficial WebsiteApplication LinkOkWas this helpful?
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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe scheme â€œWomen Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER)â€​ aims to
build scientific capacity, retain and promote women researchers in India & Germany by utilising complementary expertise in science,
technology, innovation and research partnerships. This scheme is designed for women researchers holding a regular/long-term research
position in academia/research institute/industry in India or Germany. Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established
by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF),
Government of Germany invites applications from women researchers in India/Germany to participate and collaborate in an ongoing
R&D&I project without applying for fresh project grant in partnering countries.Objective:This programme intends to:Enhance the
representation and progression of women researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).Bring gender
equity and inclusion in STEM research.Create avenues for networking, interaction and long-term research collaboration.Improve
existing projects by adding an additional research component to get new and better results.Promote women to lead consortium-based
bilateral projects for IGSTC programmes and other funding schemes.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.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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