Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE)

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIPS

The Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE) Program is an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between Australia and India while addressing gender equity in STEM research.

Through short-term research fellowships, the program has supported the professional development of early-career women researchers, enabling them to collaborate on shared research priorities and gain valuable insights into the academic and research environments of both countries.

In 2024, the AIWE Program awarded 10 fellowships – 5 to Indian researchers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, and 5 to Australian researchers from regional university campuses. These fellowships were undertaken in 2025, fostering meaningful collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The AIWE Program is administered by the Australia India Institute and funded by the Australian Government Department of Education.

AIWE Showcase

Delve into the experiences of the 2025 Fellows via our ARCH-India platform:

• Boosting food security through research: Dr. Sonia Singh’s fellowship in regional Australia
• Enhancing crop resilience: Dr. Shreya Singh’s research fellowship in Australia
• Mapping water from space: Dr. Paula Cartwright’s research fellowship in India
• Mathematical modelling for rabies control: Dr. M. Dhanalakshmi’s AIWE fellowship journey
• Empowering women in STEM: Dr. Indu Bala on her AIWE fellowship experience