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Australia-India fellowships to promote gender equity in STEM research
Five of the fellowships will be granted to Indian researchers from central and state public universities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, while the other five will be awarded to Australian researchers from universities in regional centers.
The Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE) Program, spearheaded by the Australia India Institute and funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, provides STEM women researchers from Australia and India with the chance to participate in short-term research exchanges.
The AIWE program provides ten fellowships for early-career postdoctoral researchers in STEM fields. Each fellowship facilitates a 6 to 8-week research exchange between Australia and India. Applications for the upcoming AIWE Program will open on Aug. 27, aiming to enhance collaboration between the two countries while tackling the pressing issue of gender equity in STEM research.
The CEO of the Australia India Institute, Lisa Singh, expressed pride in supporting women researchers, who make up approximately 30 percent of STEM researchers globally.
“Through the AIWE Program, we are opening doors for talented women researchers to advance their work in STEM disciplines across borders,” she said. “These bilateral exchanges will drive innovation and help build a more equitable research community.”
Five of the fellowships will be granted to Indian researchers from central and state public universities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, while the other five will be awarded to Australian researchers from universities in regional centers.
Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of the Association of Indian Universities and Chair of the AIWE Steering Committee stated that the program seeks to enhance research engagement beyond universities in major metropolitan and capital cities.
“This initiative is about providing funding and opportunities to researchers in regions where such support might otherwise be out of reach,” Mittal said. “By extending these opportunities, the AIWE program not only empowers individual researchers early in their STEM careers but also brings their diverse perspectives to the global stage.”
Successful applicants will have the chance to conduct a collaborative research project, interact with leading researchers at their host institution, and establish connections that could lead to future joint research efforts.
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