125th Anniversary India Institute Women in Research Visiting Fellowship Scheme In 'India Institute' India InstituteIndia Annual ReportFellowship SchemeResearchEducationInfluenceFunding OpportunitiesNews and eventsAbout UsContact Us The University of Birmingham will celebrate its 125th year in 2025.The University's India Institute will commemorate this special occasion by launching the 125th Anniversary India Institute Women in Research Visiting Fellows Scheme. The 125th Anniversary India Institute Women in Research Visiting Fellows scheme aims to: promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion in higher education which is central to the mission and vision of the University of Birmingham and to our work in India. enable prominent Indian female scholars to do joint research with Birmingham researchers. This fellowship scheme will: support prominent Indian female scholars, particularly in STEM science disciplines (e.g. life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, health sciences etc - but open to other disciplines as well) to benefit from visiting and being based at the University of Birmingham for a period of time up to three months. contribute £850 towards economy-class international airfares, and offer a monthly stipend of £1,500 for up to three months to contribute towards living expenses and accommodation in Birmingham. Eligibility and Duration The scheme is open to: (a) Female university lecturers or female post-doctoral researchers, currently working at recognized universities in India. (b) PhD students are not eligible to apply. The fellowship will last for: three months. Information about applications The application should be submitted by the visiting fellow, with reference from the relevant academic line managers in both institutions, including confirmation from the host UoB academic school that they will host the visiting fellow for the duration of their stay. Successful applications will indicate very clearly the expected benefits and outcomes from the fellowship. The fellowship does not provide funding for consumables and project-specific costs. Applications must demonstrate clear collaborative support from an academic member of staff at the University of Birmingham. All applications are considered by a selection panel. Applicants can expect a decision on their application by end of December 2024. The fellowship cannot be extended. Any questions, please contact the India Institute team at uobindia@contacts.bham.ac.uk. Costs covered Economy-class international airfares up to £850 A monthly stipend of £1,500 for up to three months to contribute towards living expenses and accommodation. Please note: Visiting fellows are expected to cover their own visa fee, travel and medical insurance, and other domestic travel expenses incurred during their stay. Applications are now open. The deadline for applications is 1 November 2024. Apply to the 125th Anniversary India Institute Women in Research Visiting Fellowship Scheme Contact us For further information on the scheme, please contact the University of Birmingham India Institute.