You are eligible to apply if:

1. You identify as a woman
2. You are a mid-career professional with a minimum of 10-25 years of experience in STEM fields
3. You work in STEM research, policy, or practice from government organisations (both Central and State), UGC recognised universities, public sector organisations, private organisations, autonomous institutions, and research institutions
4. You are an Indian national and reside and work within India.

1. Upon selection, the participant will be required to attend three five-day, in-person learning residencies.
2. All the programme costs, including travel, food, and lodging for the residency workshops will be covered. However, no stipend will be paid to the selected fellows.
3. Access to a computer and stable internet connection is required to access all the material provided through the leadership development programme and attend any virtual sessions (as applicable).
4. Participants will be asked to complete some form of psychometric assessments to better inform them about their leadership strengths and growth areas.
5. While not a technical requirement, our hope is that the participants will bring their passion and commitment to the programme and engage actively with peers and mentors to take full advantage of the resources provided.

1. Click here to access the application portal for this programme. To submit your application, follow the following steps:
   • Visit https://www.birac.nic.in and click on the ‘Women Leadership in STEM’ application Link
     ii. Create an account to access the application page.
     iii. If you are already a registered user, enter your login credentials at the below link to submit your application: https://birac.nic.in/login.php
     iv. Once you login into https://birac.nic.in by using login credentials, then kindly click on “Women Leadership in STEM” on the dashboard to submit the application.
     v. Applicants are advised to fill‐up and submit their applications early without waiting for the last date to avoid any last-minute contingencies. The system stops accepting applications automatically after 4:00 PM of the last date of submission.
2. Applicants are advised to provide sufficient details in their applications to allow for an informed and fair evaluation or review.
3. Requests for changes in the applications once submitted will not be entertained.
4. Please read through the application in its entirety and ensure that your details match the required eligibility criteria. Applicants are advised to read the guidelines for clear instruction and other details for comprehensive preparation of their applications. Given the high number of applications received, we will only reach out to shortlisted applicants.