Visitation Program for Physics Ph.D./Post-doc Students

There’s a new postdoc visiting program and fellowship program for Physics Ph.D. holders. If you are looking for post-doc opportunities overseas, particularly in the US, then this is the scheme for you.

What is it?

The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) sponsors and American Physical Society (APS) administers the exchange of physicists, physics Ph.D. students, and postdocs between India and the United States. The program provides travel funds to selected applicants. Indian applicants must be affiliated with and working at an Indian institution at the time of application. Similarly, U.S. applicants must be affiliated with and working at a U.S. institution at the time of application.

 

What does the program offer?

The program is specifically curated to achieve the following:

  1. Craft new linkages between U.S. and Indian institutions through individuals who have had no prior professional experience in the other country.
  2. Create lasting partnerships and ongoing plans for follow-up activities between two researchers among both the countries.
  3. Impact future career directions, especially in building leadership skills through this cultural and scientific exchange opportunity.

Qualification and Eligibility:

Professorship/Lectureship Awards:

Support physicists to provide a short course / lecture series at a U.S. or Indian institution. A joint proposal is invited from visiting scientist and the host institution to deliver a short course / lecture series.

Funding :

Grant up to USD 4,000 is provided for travel expenses associated with the visitation.

Ph.D. Student & Postdoc Visitation Program:

Support Ph.D. students and postdocs who wish to pursue opportunities in physics. Visitations may include travel grant to attend a Short Course, or summer Institute; Visit with a professor in his/her field of study. Work temporarily in a laboratory or Undertake another opportunity that the applicant and host believe is worthy of support.

Funding :

Grand up to USD 3,000 is provided for travel expenses associated with the visitation.

Source: IUSSTF