Sarkari Yojana
Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research
About Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research
The “Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER)” scheme strengthens the participation of women researchers from India and Germany in collaborative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) research. It supports women researchers holding regular or long-term positions in academia, research institutions, or industry, and is jointly implemented by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) under India’s Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The scheme fosters networking, gender inclusion, research collaboration, and leadership opportunities for women within bilateral research projects. > Tenure:
The grant runs for 3 years or until project completion, whichever is earlier, covering one short visit of up to 1 month per year.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre, Established By The Department Of Science & Technology, Government Of India And The Federal Ministry Of Education And Research, Government Of Germany
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be based in either India or…
Applicants must be based in either India or Germany.
Women researchers/entrepreneurs holding regular positions at academic/research institutions/industrial…
Women researchers/entrepreneurs holding regular positions at academic/research institutions/industrial research organizations in India or Germany may apply to join an ongoing R&D project of interest, subject to acceptance from the host team.
The scheme is open to all STEM fields
The scheme is open to all STEM fields.
There is no age limit, though early/mid-career researchers…
There is no age limit, though early/mid-career researchers are given preference. Note 01: Applicants must clearly define their role in the project and describe its objective, execution strategy, and expected outcome. Note 02: Applicants must specify the value they would add to the project in the host country. Note 03: Selecting and securing acceptance from a host is the applicant's sole responsibility; an endorsement/consent letter from the host must be included with the application. Note 04: Applicants must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC)/Endorsement letter from the head of their present institution. Note 05: Awardees must begin their visit within 12 months of the award letter's date. Note 06: Awardees must abide by the conduct, rules & regulations of the host institution and host country; IGSTC bears no responsibility for any rule violations by the awardee. Note 07: The awardee and host must notify IGSTC via email/letter if the arrangement is discontinued. Note 08: Awardees must acknowledge IGSTC in all documents, communications, reports, publications, conferences, and theses arising from the grant.
Benefits Provided
Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The grant covers basic project assistance (including research staff for the Indian awardee, consumables, and contingency) in the awardee's home country, plus a one-month research stay in the host country (covering round-trip airfare, visa fee, medical insurance, and a per diem). Indian Awardee:
Travel (including visa fee and insurance)
Travel (including visa fee and insurance): approximately ₹1,00,000/-.
Project cost
Project cost: up to ₹12,00,000/- per year (covering research staff, consumables, contingency, and a per diem of €2300/month in Germany). German Awardee:
Travel (including visa fee and insurance)
Travel (including visa fee and insurance): approximately €1500.
Project cost
Project cost: up to €14500/year (covering consumables, contingency, and a per diem of €2300/month in India).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport-size photo
A passport-size photo
Educational qualification certificates
Educational qualification certificates
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) or endorsement letter…
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) or endorsement letter from the head of the applicant's present institution
An endorsement or consent letter from the host…
An endorsement or consent letter from the host institution
A description of the proposed work
A description of the proposed work
A list of published works
A list of published works
A list of patents filed or granted
A list of patents filed or granted
Information on any other notable achievements
Information on any other notable achievements
Any other document requested by the authority
Any other document requested by the authority
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
Applications are accepted year-round; eligible candidates can apply…
Applications are accepted year-round; eligible candidates can apply via the online portal
New users should click 'Create an Account' on…
New users should click 'Create an Account' on the portal and register with their details; existing users can click 'Login'.
Enter your email ID and password to apply…
Enter your email ID and password to apply for the scheme.
Complete the application form in full and submit…
Complete the application form in full and submit it.
WISER Application Portal User Manual:
Click here.
Evaluation:
A Joint Committee evaluates applications based on merit and compliance with eligibility conditions, considering the applicant's credentials, relevance to STEM, scope, feasibility, content and quality of the proposed plan, expected outcome, and future potential. The Committee's decision is final and binding.
Contact:
For queries
Phone: +91-011-26543500
E-mail: wiser@igstc.org
Mailing Address:
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
Ground Floor, Block – II, Technology Bhavan,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016, India
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.