First of its kind program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects between India and Germany launched

What is the News?

The Union Minister for Science and Technology has launched the Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) program.

What is the WISER Program?

Launched by: Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)

Purpose: It is a first-of-its-kind programme that aims to promote women in the field of research and development through lateral entry.

Features: The involvement in the program will be possible through lateral entry. There is neither requirement of break-in-career nor any age limit, and it will enable easy participation.

Significance: The program will enable gender equality and women’s participation in Science and Technology.

What is Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)?

IGSTC was established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany

Objective: to foster innovation through Indo-German R&D networking including industrial research partnership in PPP mode.

What is the 2+2 Project?

The 2+2 project is the flagship programme of the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC).

Aim: To catalyse innovation-centric R&D projects by synergizing the strength of research/academic institutions and public/industry from India and Germany.

Under the scheme, R&D projects will be supported through “2+2 Mode of Partnership” i.e. involvement of at least one research/academic institute and one public/private industry from both India and Germany.

Source: This post is based on the article “First of its kind program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects between India and Germany launched” published in PIB on 26th Nov 2021.