Join the Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE) Program to strengthen international collaboration and promote gender equity in STEM. We are offering a fellowship for early-career women researchers to engage in a 6 to 8-week research exchange between Australia and India.
OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE) Program |
| Type | Early-Career Scholarship in STEM |
| Duration | 6-8 weeks |
| Eligibility | Women early-career postdoctoral researchers, employed at eligible universities in Australia or India |
| Employment Criteria | For Australian applicants: Employed at universities in regional centres. For Indian applicants: Employed at central and state public universities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities |
| Award Criteria | Building international collaborations, developing research networks, publishing research findings, initiating new collaborative projects, and promoting research engagement beyond major metropolitan centres |
| Benefits | Not specified |
| Deadline | 30 September 2024 |
| Application Requirements | Letter of Recommendation, Letters of Support from Home University and Host Institution, Register on ARCH-India, CV/Resume, Research project details |
| Target Audience | Early-career women researchers in STEM fields |
Fact About Early-Career Scholarship in STEM (AIWE Program)
- Global Collaboration: AIWE brings together talented women researchers from Australia and India to collaborate on groundbreaking projects, fostering a spirit of international cooperation and knowledge sharing.
- Empowering Women in STEM: By providing a platform for early-career women researchers, AIWE is working to break down barriers and promote gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
- 6-8 Week Research Exchange: The program offers a unique opportunity for researchers to immerse themselves in a new country and culture, collaborating with peers from the opposite side of the world for 6-8 weeks.
- Cross-Cultural Exchange: AIWE facilitates the exchange of ideas, skills, and perspectives between Australian and Indian researchers, promoting cross-cultural understanding and enriching the research experience.
- Early-Career Opportunities: The program provides early-career women researchers with valuable opportunities to build their professional networks, gain research experience, and develop their skills in a collaborative environment.
- Fostering Innovation: By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, AIWE aims to drive innovation and advance research in various fields, leading to breakthroughs that benefit society as a whole.
- Strengthening International Partnerships: AIWE strengthens ties between Australia and India, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between two nations that are critical partners in global research initiatives.
Eligibility For 2024 Early-Career Scholarship in STEM (AIWE Program Fellow)
- Women early-career postdoctoral researchers.
- Awarded a doctoral degree in STEM between January 2019 and August 2024.
- Employed full-time at an eligible university in Australia or India.
- For Australian applicants: Employed at universities in regional centres.
- For Indian applicants: Employed at central and state public universities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Must not be ineligible as per specific criteria listed in the program guidelines.
Description For 2024 Early-Career Scholarship in STEM (AIWE Program Fellow)
- Engage in research aimed at building international collaborations.
- Develop and expand research networks in the Host country.
- Publish research findings and initiate new collaborative projects.
- Act as ambassadors for the Australia-India academic research relationship.
- Promote research engagement beyond major metropolitan centres.
How To Apply For 2024 Early-Career Scholarship in STEM (AIWE Program Fellow)
- Prepare a Letter of Recommendation and Letters of Support from your Home University and Host Institution.
- Register on ARCH-India, including a profile image, overview, research areas, and a link to an external profile.
- Submit your application through the provided online form by the deadline including your CV/Resume and research project details.
Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2024.