The aim of the training program/advanced schools is to enhance scientific knowledge and awareness through a devised pedagogical course including conducted practical classes by assimilating a mix of faculties and trainees from both countries. The training program to be designed around a theme of common interest that has a high potential for generating follow-up activities.

• Eligibility Requirements
  
  Qualified scientist from all science disciplines working at Indian and American institutions

• Type and Extent of Funding

1. International and Domestic Airfare(Air tickets to be provided directly by the IUSSTF in economy class & shortest route)
2. Accommodation(Expenses for accommodation in decent hotel/guest house on actual costs)
3. Per diem(Pocket allowance to cover incidentals)
4. Event costs (typically not more than 50 participants) (Event costs can include tea/snacks, lunches & dinners, venue costs, audio visuals, stationary, local transport, etc.)
5. Associated cost for publication and printing of event reports.
6. Other expenses(Can include costs for visa, airport transfers)

• Proposal Evaluation

Proposals will be considered on basis of peer-reviews conducted both in India and United States towards Award.

• February
• June 
• 15 October 2010  (Current Call)

• May
• September
• January  2011 (Current Call)

• Proposal Guidelines

1. Proposal should be submitted in the prescribed format
2. Proposal should not be more than 16 pages maximum including CVs.
3. Proposal to be submitted electronically as a single word document to both:

Arabinda Mitra
Executive Director
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: amitra@indousstf.org

Michael Cheetham
Director
India Science and Technology Partnership (INSTP)
Email: mcheetham@si.edu