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'.

Highlights from India and Germany

IISc India’s best educational institution in HRD ministry’s NIRF rankings

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has emerged at the top of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by Human Resource Development Ministry that rates Indian higher educational institutes. The second edition of the rankings, compiled by the ministry of human resource development, lists seven Indian Institutes of Technology among the top 10—Madras (2), Bombay (3), Kharagpur (4), Delhi (5), Kanpur (7), Guwahati (8) and Roorkee (9). Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, clinched the sixth and the 10th positions respectively in the ranking based on five broad parameters—teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity and perception.

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News from Indo-German Cooperation

European Research Council 10th Anniversary Event in New Delhi on March 29

An information-sharing and networking event was organised on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the European Research Council in New Delhi on March 29. The event was organised by the Delegation of the European Union to India (ERC), in association with embassies of the EU Member States and Associated Countries, and EURAXESS India. The event included speakers from the Delegation of the European Union to India, Indian Government, the ERC and ERC grant holders. It aimed to highlight the role of ERC in promoting excellence in research in Europe and India. The event was well attended by Post-Docs, Research Associates and Senior Scientists from Research institutes and Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors from various institutes and universities.

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German Chancellor Fellowship for young leaders from India

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in cooperation with the German Embassy and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) organised an information session about the German Chancellor Fellowship for prospective leaders from India on 28th March at the German Embassy. The fellowship offers prospective leaders from India the opportunity to conduct a project as guests of the partner of their choice in Germany, and is open to an array of sectors such as politics, economics, media, administration and culture. At the event, Ambassador Dr Martin Ney gave the opening speech and highlighted the longstanding bilateral cooperation in science and technology between India and Germany. Bernhard Steinrücke, Director General, IGCC, also welcomed the guests on the occasion. His talk was followed by by a detailed presentation on the “German Chancellor Fellowship for prospective leaders from India” by Walter Denk and Lisa Plitt from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The presentations were followed by a Q&A session. Students, researchers, prospective applicants and multipliers were brought together with the representatives of the Humboldt Foundation at this info event. 

Details on the Call and Application under the “German Chancellor Fellowship for prospective leaders” programme can be found under the Calls for Proposals: Funding and Opportunities section. 

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Upcoming events and conferences

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.

Webinar

Finding a PhD Guide in Germany

April 27, 15:00 hrs, any place convenient to the participant with good internet connection

Germany’s higher education and research institutions enjoy an excellent reputation. This webinar will take the participants a step closer to finding and reaching out to a potential guide for PhD or post-Doc.

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Training Workshop: Preparing a PhD Application to a German University/Research Centre

Chennai: May 12, 9:30 hrs, Seminar Hall 2, IC & SR Building, IIT Madras Campus, Chennai 600036

Application Deadline: April 25, 2017

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate.

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Study and Research in Germany

Kolkata: April 8, 16:30 hrs, Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, 8, Ballygunge, Circular Road, Kolkata

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Higher Studies and Research in Germany

Mumbai: April 17, 13:15 – 14:30 hrs, Library, 1st Floor, Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, K. Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai

The session will offer information on study and research opportunities, scholarships, internships, short film, Q&A and prizes.

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Study and Research in Germany

New Delhi: April 11, 15:00 hrs, German House, 2 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

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PhD in Germany

New Delhi: April 21, 11:00 hrs, DAAD, DLTA Complex, R.K. Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue, New Delhi

Register (Limited seats)

Higher Studies & Research Opportunities in Germany

Tirunelveli: April 11, 10:00 hrs, Anna University Campus Tirunelveli  

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Call for Proposals: Funding Opportunities and Scholarships

EU Call for Propasals - ERASMUS+ Programme 

Numerous Call for Proposals have been announced under the Erasmus+ Programme, the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport as well as on the 2016 and 2017 Erasmus+ annual work programmes. The Erasmus+ programme covers the period 2014 to 2020. Any public or private body active in the fields of education, training, youth and sport may apply for funding within this programme. In addition, groups of young people who are active in youth work, but not necessarily in the context of a youth organisation, may apply to learn mobility of young people and youth workers as well as for strategic partnerships in the field of youth. Under the ERASMUS+ programme there are a definite number of calls for proposals having different deadlines till October 2017. 

Application deadline: October 2017

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for German Chancellor Fellowship

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications from Indian young professionals from wide range of fields such as politics, business, media, public administration, society and culture. The Fellowship for prospective leaders offers talented young professionals an opportunity to spend a year in Germany which they can use to advance their professional training and conduct together with their German host a project they have developed themselves. 

Application Deadline: September 15, 2017

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Master Program Space Sciences and Technologies at the Bremen University

The international and application orientated Masters Prorgramme Space Sciences and Technologies at the Bremen University covers the three basic technologies Sensing, Processing and Communication. The Programme provides besides theoretical knowledge in the fields of Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, Retrieval Theory, Electronics and Communications a solid hands-on training. Applications are invited from students with a professional academic degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or any other comparable sources. 

Application deadline: April 30, 2017 

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Online double-master degree program by the University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany

The Institute for Environmental Sciences of the University of Koblenz-Landau has launched a new online double-master degree program that includes two different master courses, M.Sc. Environmental Science and M.Sc. Ecotoxicology. The online double-master degree program is designed for students from countries all over the world, who are interested in gaining a second international fully accredited master degree while staying at the home university. The program is based on the idea of equivalence of study contents and aims at supplementation of certain courses to extend knowledge and skills in specific fields of environmental sciences.

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Did You Know?

The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes or stirrup, the innermost of three bones in the middle ear.

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