The programme for Scientific & Technological Cooperation (WTZ) is carried out in the frame of international agreements with selected partner countries with the aim to stimulate international research.

Project applications submitted by early-stage researchers as well as project applications with involvement of PhD/​doctoral students and/​or female researchers will be prioritized.

Only new project partnerships can be funded under this programme.

INDIA: Indian partners need to submit application through EPMS portal of DST available at E‑pms Scheme and format (onlinedst​.gov​.in). Applications by email or hard copies will not be accepted by DST.

AUSTRIA: Electronic application only [web-link].
Content: (in PDF format)

• Brief academic CV of each Austrian project member
• List of relevant publications of the last 2 years on the Austrian side
• Project description including methodology (about 3 to 5 A4 pages)
• Brief description of the partner institutions
• Brief description of the project tasks of ALL project members (Austrian and Indian)
• Further cooperation perspective

It is up to the applicants to find suitable partners in the respective country. Applications must be submitted both in Austria to OeAD and in India to DST. Only applications submitted in time in both countries are eligible for funding.

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