IGSTCIF-PDIF

This programme is aimed at encouraging Postdoctoral researchers/fresh PhDs in S&T with appreciable track record and having aptitude for applied research and technology development.

The "Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Industrial Fellowship Programme" aims to support young Indian researchers by providing industrial exposure in German industries and industrial R&D institutions. The programme is jointly implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany. It encourages postdoctoral researchers and fresh PhD holders in Science & Technology towards applied research, innovation, and technology development. The fellowship also promotes Indo-German industry-academia and industry-industry collaboration through research networking and advanced industrial exposure.

• The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
• The maximum age limit of the applicant should be 35 years.
• Postdoctoral researchers/fresh PhDs who have been awarded their PhD degree in science/engineering within 3 years of the application deadline by any Indian institution/university are eligible to apply.
• Outstanding researchers not holding a permanent position or having a career break are eligible to apply.
• Those who have submitted their PhD thesis are also eligible to apply.
• The Fellowship is granted to work in any industrial research set up in Germany.

Note 01: The applicant must define a detailed activity plan containing the objective, execution strategy, and expected outcome for the fellowship duration.

Note 02: 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 03: The applicant having institutional affiliation shall submit NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application.

Note 04: Applicants shall submit a recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organization.

Note 05: The applicant not having affiliation with an institution may submit 2 letters of reference.

Note 06: The awardee will abide by the conduct, rules & 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 07: IGSTC will disburse the grant to the Indian bank account of the awardee/parent institution in INR.

Note 08: The awardee shall commence his/her visit within 3 months from the date of the result.

Note 09: The awardee/host mentor must inform IGSTC through email/letter if the awardee discontinues the Fellowship before the completion of the tenure.

Note 10: 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 11: 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.

The financial support will be limited to:

• The fellowship amount is €2500 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/month.