Johns Hopkins, IISc Bengaluru Launch Fellowship for Women Scientists to Boost Research

• The India RISE Fellowship, a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University and IISc Bengaluru, aims to retain talented women scientists in India's research sector.
• Part of the U.S.–India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment, this year-long, part-time program addresses gender gaps and systemic obstacles faced by women in STEMM.
• The inaugural cohort comprises 41 women scientists from 16 States/Union Territories and 30 institutions, focusing on critical research areas like public health, AI, and medical diagnostics.
• Most fellows hold advanced degrees, with 61% having PhDs, and 88% earned their highest degree in 2019 or later, targeting early-career researchers.
• The launch event at IISc included keynote speeches, leadership training, workshops, and site visits to industry partners like Siemens Healthineers and Becton Dickinson.

Why It Matters: Johns Hopkins and IISc Bengaluru launched a fellowship to empower early-career women scientists in India's STEMM sector.