Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) 2025

Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) 2025 is an opportunity offered jointly by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)*. The program aims to retain and promote female researchers in the STEM field. The selected candidates will receive a grant of up to ₹39 Lakhs and other benefits.

*The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) is established by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany.

Source: Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)

The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a female citizen of India or Germany
• hold regular/long-term research positions in academia or research institutes/industry

Note:- There is no age limit for this opportunity.

Selected Indian fellows will receive:-

• ₹1,00,000 (approx) for travel, visa, and insurance fee
• Up to ₹12,00,000 per year towards project cost including research staff, consumables, contingency and an allowance of EUR 2300 per month in Germany.

Note:- Selected candidates will receive the benefits for up to 3 years.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to ’How To Apply’ download the provided recommendation form and click ‘Apply Online’, then click ‘Create an Account’.
Step 4: Fill out the required information, then click ‘Submit’.
Step 5: Click the verification button sent to the provided email address and log in with valid credentials.
Step 6: Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

• No Objection Certificate (NOC)/Endorsement letter from the head of the institution(present organisation)
• Endorsement/consent letter from the Indian/German pairing collaborator

A Joint Committee will evaluate applications based on merit and eligibility requirements, considering the qualifications of female researchers, project viability, STEM relevance, scope, content, proposal quality, anticipated results, and future potential. The Committee's decision will be regarded as final and legally binding.

Application Start: 1st February 2025
Application Deadline: 31st March 2025

Question: Who is providing this opportunity?
Answer: The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) is offering this opportunity.

Question: Are there accommodation costs for this opportunity?
Answer: Candidates will receive an allowance for the duration of their stay in the host country.

Question: Are both Indian and German citizens eligible?
Answer: Yes, both Indian and German students are eligible to pair up for this research opportunity.

Question: What is the duration of this opportunity?
Answer: The maximum duration of this opportunity is 3 years.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The mode of application is online via the official IGSTC website.