Wiss-Nama Newsletter

WISS-NAMA is the newsletter of the Science and Technology Department of the German Embassy, New Delhi. The title is a combination of a German and an Indian word: WISS, an abbreviation of the German word 'Wissenschaft' (meaning science), and NAMA, a word used in Sanskrit and Persian contexts, standing for 'compendium' or 'handbook'.

News from Indo-German cooperation

Science Circle Lecture on “Air Pollution, Climate Change and Health” by Prof Dr Rainer Sauerborn

A Science Circle Lecture was organized by the German Embassy New Delhi in collaboration with the German House for Research and Innovation (DWIH) and Heidelberg University on 25th October at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The lecture on “Air Pollution, Climate Change and Health” was delivered by Prof Dr Rainer Sauerborn, Director, Institute of Public Health, Heidelberg University. Dr. Rainer Sauerborn is a physician by training. In the past 15 years, he increasingly developed his focus on the impacts of climate change on population health and how households and health services can adapt to protect health.

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Upcoming events and conferences

Science Circle Lecture “Legal Transfer in the Common Law World” by Prof. Stefan Vogenauer

A Science Circle Lecture on the topic “Legal Transfer in the Common World” by Prof. Stefan Vogenauer, Director, Max Planck Institute for European Legal History will be organized by the German Embassy New Delhi in collaboration with the German House for Research and Innovation (DWIH) at the German House, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on December 9, 2016. Professor Vogenauer works in the areas of European legal history, comparative and transnational private law with particular interest in legal transfers in the common law world, the history of EU law and the comparative history of legal method. In 2012, he received the Humboldt Award 'in recognition of his lifetime achievements in research'.

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DAAD Events

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will be organizing a series of events for Indian students and researchers interested in pursuing studies or research in Germany and webinars for students joining German Universities shortly.
Webinars

The Freshman program at the FH Aachen – University of Applied Sciences

November 17, 15:00 hrs IST, any place convenient to the participant with a good internet connection.

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Study and Research Germany

November 24, 15:00 hrs IST, any place convenient to the participant with a good internet connection.

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Management Education for Engineers at NIT TU Hamburg - Harburg

December 15, 15:00 hrs IST, any place convenient to the participant with a good internet connection.

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Information Events/Workshops in India

DAAD organizes interactive sessions in different cities to focus on various aspects of Germany. 

Study & Research in Germany and Interaction with Young Ambassadors Srikrishna Bhogaraju and Narayan Prasad

Bangalore: November 22, 14:30 hrs, Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bangalore

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DAAD Research Seminar - Materials and Devices Using Soft Matter

November 21, 09:00 - 17:00 hrs, University of Delhi, Conference Centre, North Campus

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Calls for Proposals: Funding Opportunities and Scholarships

Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting 2017

The 67th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting 2017, dedicated to Chemistry and closely related topics this time, is going to held be from June 25-30, 2017 . A group of Indian students and young researchers is sent every year to Lindau, Germany, by the Indian Department of Science and Technology and the Lindau Council to discuss major issues of importance to their fields with Nobel Laureates and also with other students from around the world. Participants should be below 35 years of age. Master students, doctoral and post-doctoral researchers can apply. Selected researchers will get an opportunity to stay in Germany.

Application deadline: November 30, 2016

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Ph.D positions at international graduate school in Energy and Climate Research HITEC, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany

The Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training in Energy and Climate (HITEC) has announced 4 Ph.D. fellowships in energy research: specifically in materials science, energy conversion, photovoltaics, nuclear waste management, modeling, numerical simulations, electronics, electrical and mechanical engineering, electrochemistry, and in climate research: specifically in atmospheric physics and chemistry. Candidates are expected to have a Master, a German "Diplom" or an equivalent degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Meteorology, Mathematics, Engineering or related sciences including a written masters research thesis. A good command over English is mandatory.

Application deadline: November 28, 2016

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IGSTC: Call 2016 

Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), a joint initiative of Indian and German Government invites pre-proposals for joint R&D projects of industrial relevance in 2+2 mode of partnership in the overall thematic area of “Smart Cities” with subtopics such as integrated water management and sanitation system for urban settings, energy efficiency in built environment and technologies for the utilization of waste (waste to wealth generation technologies). Applicants from research organisations, state and non-state institutions of higher education, universities, non-university research institutions and public or private companies having R&D bases are eligible to apply. 

Application deadline: January 16, 2017

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International Climate Protection Fellowships of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Applications are invited from young climate experts from transition and developing countries interested in conducting a project in Germany. The applicants should be dealing with issues relating to the scientific, engineering, legal, economic, health-related or social aspects of climate change. Candidates having a bachelor’s or equivalent university degree can apply. The fellowship allows future leaders to spend a year in Germany working on a research-based project of their choice in the field of climate protection. 

Application deadline: March 1, 2017

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Job Vacancy

MPG India Office Manager in New Delhi

The Max Planck Society is Germany’s most successful research organization.
Currently, 83 Max Planck Institutes conduct basic research in the service of the general public in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Max Planck Institutes focus on research fields that are particularly innovative, or that are especially demanding in terms of funding or time requirements. The MPG invites applications for the post of “Office Manager” for their office in Delhi. Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in sciences, engineering or medicine with a work experience of at least three years in the area of science communication or science administration, preferably in Germany. 

Application deadline: November 30, 2016

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DWIH Project Coordinator

DAAD Regional Office New Delhi invites applications for the post of “Project Coordinator for DWIH Project”. Applicants should have Master’s Degree from a reputed university. Candidates can send applications with photo, full CV, motivation letter and degree certificate along with references via email to daadindia%27%org,jobs. 

Application Deadline: November 25, 2016

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Did You Know?

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