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The "Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Industrial Fellowship Programme" was launched by Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India on the occasion of IGSTC’s 11th Foundation Day on 14th June 2021 to support young Indian researchers for industrial exposure in German

The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Industrial Fellowship Programme supports young Indian researchers in gaining industrial exposure at German industries and industrial R&D institutions. The programme is implemented by IGSTC, established 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 Ph.D. students and researchers in Science & Technology towards applied research, innovation, and technology development. The fellowship aims to strengthen Indo-German industry-academia collaboration and provide opportunities for capacity building and networking with advanced industrial ecosystems in Germany.

> Duration of Fellowship:

• The duration of the Fellowship is 3-6 months.
• Extension in duration of Fellowship shall not be entertained.

• The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
• The maximum age limit of the applicant should be 30 years.
• PhD students (science/engineering) enrolled in any research institutions/universities in India and completed at least one year of their PhD curriculum can apply for the fellowship.
• Young researchers who have completed one year of their PhD course in Science/Engineering from India are eligible.
• Young researchers with high-quality research projects that combine innovative approaches towards new concepts and technological development in chosen industrial research set up in Germany may be considered.

Note 1: The applicant must define a detailed activity plan containing the objective, execution strategy, and expected outcome for the fellowship duration.

Note 2: 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 3: The applicant having institutional affiliation shall submit NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application.

Note 4: Applicants shall submit a recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organization.

Note 5: 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 6: IGSTC will disburse the grant to the Indian bank account of the awardee/parent institution in INR.

Note 7: The awardee shall commence his/her visit within 3 months from the date of the result.

Note 8: The awardee/host mentor must inform IGSTC through email/letter if the awardee discontinues the Fellowship before the completion of the tenure.

Note 9: 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 10: 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 €1500 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 per month.