Online applications are invited for the IGSTC Industrial Fellowships 2025, Germany. Online applications are open on the official website.
About IGSTC Industrial Fellowships 2025
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (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 invites applications for availing Industrial Fellowships.
Benefits
Fellowships are offered at two levels:
- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship (PIEF) – Young researchers who have completed one year of PhD course in Science/Engineering from India and are below 28 yrs of age are eligible. The duration of the Fellowship is up to six months.
- Post Doctoral Industrial Fellowship (PDIF) – Fresh PhDs in Science/Engineering from Indian institutes/universities below 35 yrs of age and within 2 years of completion of PhDs are eligible. Talented researchers not holding a permanent position or having a career break satisfying above age and PhD criteria are also eligible. The duration of the Fellowship is up to twelve months.
Applicants would need to identify the industry/industrial research organisation in Germany and have to submit consent letters from the host industry in Germany and their mentor from India.
Eligibility
This programme is aimed at encouraging PhD students/researchers in S&T with an appreciable track record and aptitude for applied research and technology development.
How to Apply?
- To apply for IGSTC 2+2 Call 2024 , kindly visit the following:
- Prospective candidates can contact any industry of their choice which matches their research area in Germany.
- Below is a list of industries where PhDs and Post-Docs can contact for host. The list is merely indicative.
Deadline
Application Submission – 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2025
Contact
It is recommended that applicants contact IGSTC Secretariat in India or Project Office in Germany for clarification, if any prior to submitting the application. The contact details are:
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
Ground Floor, Block -II (AI Block)
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi – 110016, India
