Scholarship
IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship(IGSTCIFPHDIEF)
Overview
About IGSTCIFPHDIEF
The IGSTC Industrial Fellowship is a programme of the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), a bilateral body set up jointly by India's Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The programme was launched on 14 June 2021, on IGSTC's 11th Foundation Day, by the then Secretary of DST, Prof. Ashutosh Sharma. It runs at two levels, and the PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship (PIEF) is the one meant for doctoral researchers.
The purpose is to give young Indian researchers a period of industrial exposure in Germany, working at German companies and industrial R&D institutions on applied research connected to their doctoral work. The benefit is composite rather than a single cash award: a fellow receives monthly support for the placement along with travel and insurance cover, so the funding is built around the stay abroad.
PIEF is for Indian citizens enrolled in a PhD in science or engineering at an Indian institution, who have completed the first year of their doctoral course and fall within the programme's age limit. Applications are made through the IGSTC portal, and a candidate has to submit consent letters from a host industrial research organisation in Germany and from a mentor in India, so a confirmed host and supervisor are part of what the fellowship expects, not only the academic qualification.
Sources: Department of Science & Technology (DST) - IGSTC Industrial Fellowship launched · scientifyRESEARCH - IGSTC PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship (PIEF) · myScheme - IGSTC Industrial Fellowship (PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship)
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Central Government
Department Of Science & Technology · Indo-German Science & Technology Centre, Govt. Of India
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning, Science, IT & Communications |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2021-06-14 |
Who can apply
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 1: The applicant must define a detailed activity plan containing the objective, execution strategy, and expected outcome for the fellowship duration. | |
| Note 2: 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 3: The applicant having institutional affiliation shall submit NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application. | |
| Note 4: Applicants shall submit a recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organization. | |
| Note 5: 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 6: IGSTC will disburse the grant to the Indian bank account of the awardee/parent institution in INR. | |
| Note 7: The awardee shall commence his/her visit within 3 months from the date of the result. | |
| Note 8: The awardee/host mentor must inform IGSTC through email/letter if the awardee discontinues the Fellowship before the completion of the tenure. | |
| Note 9: 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. |
What you get
Award & 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.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
IGSTCIFPHDIEF – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.