IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship
in Bihar
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IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship in Bihar
IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Bihar.
Apply for IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship in Bihar
Scheme Overview
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 Germany.
Eligibility Criteria
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 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 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 06:** IGSTC will disburse the grant to the Indian bank account of the awardee/parent institution in INR.
**Note 07:** The awardee shall commence his/her visit within 3 months from the date of the result.
**Note 08:** The awardee/host mentor must inform IGSTC through email/letter if the awardee discontinues the Fellowship before the completion of the tenure.
**Note 09:** 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.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | Consent Letter from the Host Institution |
| 3 | The applicant having institutional affiliation needs to submit NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application. |
| 4 | Applicants need to submit a recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organization |
| 5 | Proof of Date of Birth (Scan copy of Passport/Aadhaar Card |
| 6 | Proof of Education Qualifications arranged in reverse chronological order |
| 7 | Proof of Employment |
| 8 | Any other document, as required |
Common questions in Bihar
Who can apply for IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship in Bihar?
Eligible residents of Bihar who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship in Bihar?
Applicants in Bihar typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 14 June 2021 through 14 June 2021, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
IGSTC Industrial Fellowship is for young researchers at PhD level to gain industrial experience in Germany.