WIPO Global Health Innovation Fellowship for Young Researchers and Entrepreneurs
The WIPO Global Health Innovation Fellowship offers a unique and exciting opportunity for young researchers and entrepreneurs to work with the Department of Biotechnology (Ministry of Science and Technology) as part of its Biodesign Program in India. As a fellow, you will have residency at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campuses in New Delhi or Mumbai for two years.
Requirements
Exciting fellowship opportunity: This two-year fellowship experience combines technology, public health, and intellectual property with the goal of training innovators to develop innovative medical technologies, creating a meaningful impact on global health.
International experience: Join a diverse network of global young innovators and experts to solve emerging health challenges, while being based in India for two years.
Prestigious collaboration: Build meaningful networks at the Indian Department of Biotechnology, IIT Delhi and Bombay campuses, and WIPO.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must meet the admission criteria of the Biodesign Program of the Department of Biotechnology. All conditions concerning the participation of WIPO-supported Global Health Innovation Fellows shall remain within the authority of Department of Biotechnology in accordance with its applicable rules and policies.
Open to all international candidates (except Indian citizens).
Applicants from diverse educational backgrounds, including the engineering, science, computer science, product design, business, law, medical or nursing fields, are welcome to apply.
Experience in addressing global health challenges, in particular maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and FemTech is required.
Two-three years’ work experience in the health technology industry or in related research positions.
Preference will be given to those who have a track record in innovation (patents, licensed technologies/products).
Interest in the relevance of intellectual property rights (patents, design rights, trademarks and copyright) along the entire value chain for health technology from early research to distribution of a product or service to the end user.
Strong leadership, problem solving, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Benefits
The fellowship covers study visa processing fees; fellowship fees; IIT overhead fees; study material costs; accommodation costs (for accommodation provided or recommended by the Department of Biotechnology); living expenses; health insurance; local transportation within India; and international travel (return ticket from home country to IIT Delhi or IIT Bombay).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; WIPO Global Health Innovation Fellowship for Young Researchers and Entrepreneurs
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