About
The BioWISE (Bio – Women in STEM Empowered) Internship and Scholarship Program is a flagship initiative of the Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST Cluster), implemented in collaboration with the Biocon Foundation and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS). The program aims to strengthen women’s participation in STEM by providing research exposure, mentorship, networking opportunities, scholarship support, and professional development.
The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and workforce readiness, particularly for women students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions across Karnataka. Participants gain hands-on experience in academic research and industry environments in Bengaluru.
UG Cohort Benefits
- 3-month internship
- Scholarship support
- Hands-on research exposure
- Expert mentorship
- Networking opportunities
- Life skills development
- Exposure to leading academic and R&D institutions
PG Cohort Benefits
- 6-month internship
- Scholarship support
- Research training
- Mentorship from experts
- Industry and academic exposure
- Professional networking opportunities
Eligibility
Undergraduate (UG) Cohort
- Female students in Life Sciences disciplines
- Final-year UG students or those who completed UG within the last year and are not currently enrolled in another academic program
- Minimum 75% marks or equivalent academic performance
- Family annual income generally below ₹6 lakh
- Students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges/universities in Karnataka
- Demonstrated interest in applied research
- First-generation learners will be given preference
Eligible degrees may include:
- B.Sc.
- B.Tech. (Life Sciences)
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Allied Life Science disciplines
Postgraduate (PG) Cohort
- Female postgraduate students in Life Sciences disciplines
- Relevant Master’s degree students such as:
- M.Sc.
- M.Tech.
- Biotechnology
- Life Sciences
- Microbiology
- Bioinformatics
- Allied disciplines
(Refer to the official application page for complete PG eligibility details.)
How to apply
- Visit the official event page.
- Review the eligibility criteria for UG or PG cohorts.
- Access the respective application form.
- Complete the application with accurate academic and personal details.
- Submit before the application deadline.
UG Application Link: (https://forms.gle/smsE6kFhoq3Q…)
PG Application Link: (https://forms.gle/iwQcKeUBB1n8…)
Deadline
31 July