What you get
The grant will cover basic project assistance (including research staff for the Indian awardee, consumables, and contingency) for the awardee in the parent country and a one-month research stay in the host country (single round-trip airfare, visa fee, medical insurance, per diem for the stay). | Indian awardee: | - Travel (including visa fee and insurance) approximately ₹1 lakh. | - Project cost up to ₹12 lakhs/year (including research staff, consumables, contingency, and per diem @ €2300/month in Germany). | German awardee: | - Travel (including visa fee and insurance) approximately €1500. | - Project cost up to €14500/year (including consumables, contingency, and per diem @ € 2300/month in India).
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the WISER programme?
Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) aims to promote women researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to join an ongoing R&D+I project without applying for a fresh project grant.
Who is eligible to apply for WISER?
Women holding a regular/long-term research position in academia/research institute/industry either in India or Germany.
Are Co-PIs allowed for WISER?
No, Co-PIs are not allowed.
What are the topics/research areas eligible for WISER?
WISER is open to all areas of STEM. Preference will be given to applied research projects.
What is the age limit for applying?
There is no age limit (preference will be given to Early/Mid-career researchers).
What is the tenure of the grant?
The tenure of the grant is for 3 years or till completion of the project whichever is earlier.
Can the tenure for WISER be extended?
No.
What is the nature of support under this scheme?
Indian awardee | Travel (including visa fee and insurance) approximately [?] 1 lakh | Project cost up to [?] 12 lakhs/year (including research staff, consumables, contingency and per diem | @ EUR 2300/month in Germany) | German awardee | Travel (including visa fee and insurance) is approximately EUR 1500 | Project cost up to EUR 14500/year (including consumables, contingency and per diem @ EUR 2300/month in India)
What is the host institute?
For Indian applicant: Host institute is the institute in Germany where an applicant can be a part of an ongoing research project. | For German applicant: Host institute is the institute in India where an applicant can be a part of an ongoing research project.
How to find a host?
Applicants need to find the host (Indian/German) on their own. Host selection and receiving endorsement from the host is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
Is it necessary for a host to be a female?
It is not mandatory for the host to be a female.
How to apply?
Applications are accepted throughout the year and eligible candidate can apply online. https://indo-germansciencetechnologycentre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ApplicantDashboard?campaign=Landing_Page_Wiser
What is the deadline for the applications?
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
What are the formalities on completion of WISER grant?
On completion of the tenure, the awardee should submit a final report together with consolidated Statement of Expenditure/Utilisation Certificate to IGSTC in the specific format.