The program aims to provide opportunities for Indian Women Scientists, Engineers, and Technologists to undertake collaborative research and gain exposure to excellent research facilities at the international level.
Programme Type: Women Schemes
Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India
Focus Area: Science and Technology
Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
Eligibility: 1. Open to women scientists who have an on-going POWER Grant or POWER Fellowship of SERB.
2. The age limit for applying under this scheme shall be 57 years.
3. Applicant must submit a letter of support from the overseas host institution along with application.
Purpose: Capacity Building
Duration: 01-03 months
Application Method: Online
Fellowship / Financial Assistance: 1. Up-to 25 Mobility Grant per annum.
2. Travel: Selected scientist will be provided shortest route round-trip full lowest economy fare. Any additional cost would have to be borne by the scientist.
3. Per-diem (Subsistence Allowance): US $ 75 per day up-to a maximum of 3 months.
4. Accommodation: Equivalent to US $ 100 per day for the first one month (30days) and US $ 75 per day >30 days and up-to 3 months.
5. Contingencies and related travel cost: Allowance equivalent to US $ 250 is provided to cover the expenditure incurred towards visa fees, travel / medical insurance, airport transfers and other contingencies.
