Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme

WISER programme-

•  IGSTC-WISER intends to build scientific capacity, retain and promote women researchers in India/Germany by utilising complementary expertise in science, technology, innovation, and research partnerships.
• The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) was established by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany. 
• This scheme is designed for women researchers holding a regular/long-term research position in academia/research institute/industry in India or Germany.
• It is open to all areas of STEM.It is a unique opportunity to be a part of an ongoing research project without applying for a fresh project grant.
• 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 short stay up to 1 month.
• WISER programme has no age-limit (Preference to Early/Mid-career researchers).
• Through this scheme, women researchers/entrepreneurs holding a regular position in academic/research institutions/industrial research organisations in India/Germany may apply to be a part of an ongoing R&D project of interest with acceptance from the host team.
• Women holding regular/long-term research position in academia or research institute/industry can apply for this.