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  • What is IGSTC?

    • The Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC) is an autonomous registered society established in 2010 under an inter-governmental MoU between the Government of India and the Government of Germany. The mandate of the bi-national Centre is to promote research partnership.

  • What is an IGSTC bilateral workshop?

    • IGSTC supports bilateral workshops organized between academic institutes / research organisations and industry from both India and Germany. For this, IGSTC invites proposals throughout the year with two cut off dates (31st January and 31st July).

  • What are the topics eligible for funding under this scheme?

    • Thematic areas relevant to both DST and BMBF including the areas of 2+2 R&D&I project calls. Any other relevant topic of academic, industrial or social impact with mutual interest may also be considered.

  • What is the main goal of this support?

    • The aim of the workshop support is to create platforms for substantive interactions / bilateral collaboration between scientists / researchers from academia and industry, which may lead to a future collaborations e.g. 2+2 proposals.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for IGSTC Workshop support?

    • Applications to be submitted jointly by two coordinators, one each from India & Germany. Persons holding regular positions in public or private institutions of higher education and universities are eligible to become coordinators in Workshop application.

  • How to submit proposals under IGSTC Workshop scheme?

    • Proposals should be submitted electronically via http://workshop.igstc.org/ The proposal format can be downloaded from http://www.igstc.org/home/open_call.

  • What are the cut-off dates for Workshop applications?

    • The proposal submission is open throughout the year. However, the cut-off dates for evaluation are 31st January and 31st July.

  • When the applicant will be informed about the outcome?

    • Normally, IGSTC will inform the applicant about the outcome within 3 months after the cut-off date.

  • Where the Workshop can be organized?

    • Workshops can be held either in India or Germany.

  • Is there any restriction on the duration of a workshop?

    • Usually, IGSTC supports Workshop of total duration 2-3 days including technical visits, if any.

  • Can do coordinators change the dates of the Workshop at the later stage?

    • Coordinators of approved Workshop proposal can re-schedule the programme. The Workshop shall be conducted within 12 months from the date of approval.

  • What is the evaluation process for Workshop applications?

    • Proposals submitted throughout the year will be evaluated after cut-off dates by an Indo-German Committee considering:

    • Compliance of the thematic area to the portfolio of DST and BMBF
    • Scientific scope and novelty of the proposal.
    • Scientific credentials and competitiveness of the participants from various institutions.
    • Presence of domain experts in the participants list
    • Desirable: Active participation from relevant industries.
  • What are the eligible costs under Workshop funding?

    • Following costs are eligible under IGSTC workshop grant

    • Event cost of not more than 25-30 participants from both the countries. Coffee breaks can be planned for more persons to enable participation of students and other staff.
    • Accommodation expenses for participants (outstation speakers).
    • International and domestic airfare for participants (outstation speakers) including transfer to the airport/venue and return. (International flights 1.500 Euro / 75,000 INR – economy only)
    • Cost for one official dinner (max 35 Euro per Person / 1000 INR per Person).
    • Only participants with active role (outstation speakers) are eligible for travel and accommodation support from IGSTC.
    • Costs for Accommodation usually up to 95 Euro per person and night (incl. breakfast) / 4500 INR

    The venue cost, manpower cost and daily allowances, date change/penalty/rerouting/ cancellation costs are not eligible under this grant.

  • How many partnering institutions are required for proposal submission?

    • Only two partners, one each from India and Germany are required to submit the Workshop application.

  • Who shall participate in a workshop ?

    • Workshop participants should be from at least six different institutions in India and in Germany – no more than two persons from one institute will be supported.

  • Can there be participation from countries other than India & Germany in the event.

    • Yes, participants from outside India & Germany are welcome but IGSTC will not bear any cost for them.

  • How could the domestic/international travel arrangements be done?

    • All international and domestic travel arrangement must be done by the hosting coordinator following IGSTC guidelines.

  • How will the grant-in-aid be disbursed?

    • IGSTC releases 80% / 90% of the sanctioned grant to the Indian / German host organization as an advance; Balance of the grant up to 20% (to Indian organization) or up to 10% (to German organization) on submission of documents mentioned in the sanction order.

  • Would the funds cover indirect costs?

    • No IGSTC will not pay for any indirect cost associated with the workshop.

  • Is a contribution from the organizers mandatory?

    • Own contribution is welcomed but not mandatory. Own contribution can be in kind as well, e.g. meeting room etc.