IUSSTF helps forge partnerships and alliances at the "point-of-initiation" through Bilateral Workshops, Conferences and Symposia to address challenging problems and deliberate on the way forward in one of the thematic areas as mentioned. The explicit aim is to provide a transnational platform not only for exchange of knowledge and ideas, but also to incubate long-term partnerships and alliances that complement each other.

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Aim and Objectives

IUSSTF solicits proposals for Bilateral Workshops/ Symposia/ Training Programs with an aim to disseminate information and create awareness through substantive interactions between Indian and American scientists and researchers from academia, laboratories and industry with the explicit aim to develop sustained linkages. Training Program/ Advanced Schools aim 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.

Eligibility and Program Guidelines

• Qualified researchers from all disciplines of Science, Technology and Engineering working at Indian and American Academic Institutions and Laboratories. The proposals should be of high scientific quality, designed around one of the thematic areas (mentioned below) of mutual interest that has a high potential for generating follow-up activities.
• Minimum of one Indian and one American institutional partner (1+1 Partnership Mode).
• The event date should be on or before between 1st April 2027 to 30th September 2027.
• Submission Deadlines: 15th November 2026. The call for proposals will be open from 1st October 2026 through 15th November 2026.

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Thematic Areas

1. Accelerating Strategic Artificial Intelligence Implementation
2. Quantum Technologies for Secure and Resilient Futures
3. Advanced Biotechnology and Bioeconomy
4. Critical Minerals, Supply Chains, and Advanced Materials
5. Cybersecurity and Trusted Technology for Critical Infrastructure
6. Geospatial technologies, Space Technologies and Commercial Space Collaboration
7. Energy Security and Emerging Energy Technologies

Proposal Evaluation

The proposals are peer reviewed both in India and U.S. The final shortlisting takes into consideration several factors in addition to peer review in India and U.S., such as consideration of encouraging new groups as well as topics, background of Indian and U.S. workshop coordinators as well as proposed speakers, perceived advantage(s) for both Indian and U.S. sides, potential for developing mutually advantageous collaboration(s), etc. The process is highly competitive and partial support is provided only to a very small number of workshops due to availability of limited funds.

Type and Extent of Funding

IUSSTF provides partial funding towards the following expenditure related to the event

• International and Domestic Airfare (by economy excursion class & shortest route not exceeding prescribed limits)
• Accommodation and other event-related costs