The Scientific Committee will evaluate applications for merit and compliance, and it will be the final decision.
IGSTC Industrial Fellowships 2026
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Eligibility
Ph.D. students
Region
Germany
Award
A monthly stipend of up to €2,500
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Industrial Fellowships 2026 is an initiative by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), which was established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for PhD students. The aim of this fellowship is to encourage and enable Indo-German collaboration between industry-academia and industry-industry linkages through firsthand experience in industrial settings. The selected fellows will be awarded €2,500 per month with other benefits.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be an Indian citizen
- be pursuing a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering in their second year or beyond
- be below 35 years of age
- be a Ph.D. degree awardee from the Indian research institute
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive the stipend in the below-mentioned manner:
| Particulars | Amount |
| PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship | €1500/month (approximately ₹1,38,532) |
| Post-Doctoral Industrial Fellowship | €2500/month (approximately ₹2,30,845) |
Fellows will also receive:
- Single round-trip airfare,
- Visa
- Insurance of an amount up to €1000
- A monthly health insurance of a maximum €100
Documents
- Consent Letter from the Host Institution
- NOC from the Head of the institution at the time of application
- Recommendation letter from the mentor at the parent organisation
- 2 letters of reference
- Proof of Date of Birth (Scan copy of Passport/ Aadhar Card).
- Proof of Education Qualifications
- Proof of Employment
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'How to Apply' section and click on the online application link.
Step 4: Click the sign up option and register for a new account.
Step 5: Fill out the required information, then click ‘Submit’.
Step 6: Click the verification button sent to the provided email address and log in with valid credentials.
Step 7: Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Important Dates
Application Start: 1st February 2026
Application Deadline: 2nd April 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Fellowship must start within three months of the award letter.
- No fellowship duration extensions.
- Notify IGSTC if the fellowship is discontinued early.
- Submit a detailed completion report with photos within four weeks of finishing.
- Acknowledge IGSTC Industrial Fellowship in all related works.
Contact Details
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
Ground Floor, Block – II, Technology Bhavan,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016, India
Phone: +91-011-26543500 | E-mail: industrial.fellowship@igstc.org
Source: https://www.igstc.org/
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FAQ's
Question: What is the IGSTC Industrial Fellowship?
Answer: It's a program that provides Indian Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers with the opportunity to gain industrial research and development experience in Germany.
Question: What is the main aim of this fellowship?
Answer: To expose researchers to industry and industrial R&D, enhancing their interest in applied research and fostering Indo-German collaboration.
Question: Is this a national or international program?
Answer: It's an international program facilitating collaboration between India and Germany.
Question: How are applications evaluated?
Answer: Applications are evaluated by a Scientific Committee based on merit and compliance with eligibility conditions.
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