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BioWISE Internship and Scholarship Program – Open Call for UG & PG Cohorts
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BioWISE (Bio – Women in STEM Empowered) is a flagship initiative of the BeST – Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (an initiative of the Office of PSA, GoI), in collaboration with the Biocon Foundation India (CSR arm of Biocon Biologics) and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) as the academic and knowledge partner.
The programme brings together academia, industry, and government stakeholders to bridge the gap between academic learning and workforce readiness for women in STEM.
BioWISE aims to strengthen women’s participation in STEM fields by creating meaningful access to research, mentorship, networking, and professional growth opportunities, particularly for students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 institutions across Karnataka.
BioWISE Undergraduate Internship & Scholarship Programme (UG Cohort)
Applications are invited from women undergraduate students in Lifesciences disciplines across Karnataka for a 3‑month internship and scholarship programme designed to provide:
- Hands-on research exposure
- Scholarship support
- Expert mentorship
- Exposure to leading academic and R&D institutions and industry environments in Bengaluru
- Networking opportunities
- Life skill development
Eligibility Criteria – UG Cohort
- Female students currently in the final year of UG studies or those who completed their UG degree within the last one year and is currently not enrolled in any academic courses
- Minimum 75% marks or equivalent academic performance
- Commitment to the full 3‑month programme duration
- Family annual income generally below ₹6 lakhs
- Students from Tier 2/Tier 3 colleges or universities in Karnataka
- Demonstrated interest in applied research
- First-generation learners will be given preference
- Students pursuing Life Sciences disciplines including B.Sc., B.Tech. in Life Sciences, and allied fields are eligible
UG Application Link: (https://forms.gle/smsE6kFhoq3Q…)
BioWISE Postgraduate Internship & Scholarship Programme (PG Cohort)
Applications are invited from women postgraduate students in Lifesciences disciplines across Karnataka for a 6‑month internship and scholarship programme designed to provide:
- Hands-on research exposure
- Scholarship support
- Expert mentorship
- Exposure to leading academic and R&D institutions and industry environments in Bengaluru
- Networking opportunities
- Life skill development
Eligibility Criteria – PG Cohort
- Female students currently in the final year of Master’s studies or those who completed their Master’s degree within the last one year (MSc/M‑Tech — Life Sciences) and is not currently enrolled in any other academic programme
- Minimum 75% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Commitment to the full 6‑month programme duration
- Family annual income generally below ₹6 lakhs
- Students from Tier 2/Tier 3 colleges or universities in Karnataka
- Demonstrated interest in applied research
- First-generation learners will be given preference
- Applicants must submit the required self-declaration form for first-generation learner status
• Students and immediate relatives affiliated with our promoting partners (BIOCON, BeST, or NCBS) are not eligible to apply.
PG Application Link: (https://forms.gle/iwQcKeUBB1n8…)
