IGSTC Industrial Fellowships 2025

Industrial Fellowships 2025 is an initiative by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), which was established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for PhD students. The aim of this fellowship is to encourage and enable Indo-German collaboration between industry-academia and industry-industry linkages through firsthand experience in industrial settings. The selected fellows will be awarded up to € 2500 per month (approximately ₹2,30,845)

Source: IGSTC

This scholarship is being offered by the Department of Science and Technology, Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC).

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• be an Indian citizen
• be pursuing a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering in their second year or beyond
• be below 35 years of age
• be a Ph.D. degree awardee from the Indian research institute

The selected fellows will receive the stipend in the below-mentioned manner: 

Fellows will also receive:

• Single round-trip airfare,
• Visa
• Insurance of an amount up to €1000
• A monthly health insurance of a maximum  €100

Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the programmes section. 
Step 4: Click on the fellowship requirements and choose the 'Portal Link' tab.
Step 5: Fill in all the required details correctly and submit the application.

• Consent Letter from the Host Institution
• NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application
• Recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organisation
• 2 letters of reference
• Proof of Date of Birth (Scan copy of Passport/ Aadhar Card).
• Proof of Education Qualifications 
• Proof of Employment

The Scientific Committee will evaluate applications for merit and compliance, and it will be the final decision. 

Application Deadline: 31st March 2025

Question: What is the IGSTC Industrial Fellowship?
Answer: It's a program that provides Indian Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers with the opportunity to gain industrial research and development experience in Germany.

Question: What is the last date to apply for this fellowship?
Answer: 31st March 2025 is the last date to apply for this scholarship.

Question: What is the main aim of this fellowship?
Answer: To expose researchers to industry and industrial R&D, enhancing their interest in applied research and fostering Indo-German collaboration.

Question: Is this a national or international program?
Answer: It's an international program facilitating collaboration between India and Germany.

Question: How are applications evaluated?
Answer: Applications are evaluated by a Scientific Committee based on merit and compliance with eligibility conditions.

• Fellowship must start within three months of the award letter.
• No fellowship duration extensions.
• Notify IGSTC if the fellowship is discontinued early.
• Submit a detailed completion report with photos within four weeks of finishing.
• Acknowledge IGSTC Industrial Fellowship in all related works.