Gupta-Klinsky India Institute at Johns Hopkins University is currently accepting applications for its India RISE Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
India RISE Fellowship (Research & Innovation STEMM Empowerment) is a 12-month program that equips the next generation of women leaders in science with advanced research training, dedicated mentorship, and leadership development opportunities. Conceptualized under the aegis of the U.S.-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment, and backed by Johns Hopkins University’s Gupta-Klinsky India Institute (GKII) in collaboration with leading Indian institutions, India RISE addresses the critical “leaky pipeline” in STEMM by supporting women at a career stage when many risk leaving the scientific workforce.
Participants gain access to a wide range of professional and academic benefits designed to accelerate career growth. These include:
These benefits enhance both immediate learning outcomes and long-term career opportunities.
The fellowship is targeted at early-career women researchers in India. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
The programme also recognizes non-linear career paths, allowing for career breaks and transitions.
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