IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Category: Education & Learning, Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

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

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:
- The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  - The maximum age limit of the applicant should be 30 years.
  - PhD students (science/engineering) enrolled in any research institutions/universities in India and completed at least one year of their PhD curriculum can apply for the fellowship.
  - Young researchers who have completed one year of their PhD course in Science/Engineering from India are eligible.
  - Young researchers with high-quality research projects that combine innovative approaches towards new concepts and technological development in chosen industrial research set up in Germany may be considered.

**Note 1:** The applicant must define a detailed activity plan containing the objective, execution strategy, and expected outcome for the fellowship duration.
**Note 2:** The Awardee will be hosted by the industry/industrial research organization for the duration of the Fellowship. Choice and acceptance from the industry/industrial research organization is the sole responsibility of the applicant. The applicant should ensure an endorsement/consent letter from the host industry/organization at the time of the application.
**Note 3:** The applicant having institutional affiliation shall submit NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application.
**Note 4:** Applicants shall submit a recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organization.
**Note 5:** The awardee will abide by the conduct, rules &amp;amp; regulations of the German host organization and the country. IGSTC will not be responsible for the violation of any Rules and regulations by the awardee.
**Note 6:** IGSTC will disburse the grant to the Indian bank account of the awardee/parent institution in INR.
**Note 7:** The awardee shall commence his/her visit within 3 months from the date of the result.
**Note 8:** The awardee/host mentor must inform IGSTC through email/letter if the awardee discontinues the Fellowship before the completion of the tenure.
**Note 9:** Within 4 weeks of completion of the Fellowship, the awardee must submit a detailed Fellowship completion report endorsed by the host mentor in the prescribed format along with representative photos to IGSTC.
**Note 10:** The awardee must recognize and acknowledge IGSTC Industrial Fellowship in all online/print documents, communication, reports, publications, PhD thesis, etc. on work resulting from the Fellowship.
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Application Process:
[Online]
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

Documents 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
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