Women’s Involvement in Science & Engineering Research (WISER) program was launched by Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) on November 26, 2021.

Key Points
• WISER is a first-of-its-kind programme to promote women in the field of research and development through lateral entry.
• The programme encourages women researchers in joint R&D projects between India and Germany.
• WISER will improve gender equality and women’s participation in Science and Technology through IGSTC’s program.
• The programme will be in addition to the ongoing flagship 2+2 program of IGSTC.

WISER program: An initiate between India and Germany
WISER program of IGSTC is a joint initiative of Department of Science & Technology (DST), India and Federal Ministry of Education & Research (BMBF) of Germany.

Characteristic features of the programme
This programme will support women scientists who are holding regular or long-term research positions in academia or research institutes or industry. Women can involvement in this program through lateral entry. There is no requirement of break-in-career or any age limit. This programme will enable easy participation.

Awards by the programme
IGSTC will support the awardees with a maximum amount of Rs. 39 Lakh from the Indian side and € 48000 from German side. WISER program will offer 20 awards per year.