In order to promote the knowledge and research collaboration University of Calcutta, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune and the University of Glasgow have joined hands with the funding of INR 1.4 cr.
The funds will be funded from Erasmus+ international credit mobility which will allow the bilateral exchange of the staff and students (UG and PG) for two years.
“The University of Glasgow understood the structure and value of our five-year degree program and how it harmonized with their flagship M.Sci degrees. This new award affords a fantastic opportunity for IISER students to work with leading scientists in Glasgow and the IISER is really looking forward to welcoming the group of Glasgow working in our research labs,” Naresh Sharma, IISER Pune International Relations office head.
Graduates in the fields of physics, chemistry, education and biology have already been identified from Glasgow and Pune who will be involved in the collaborative research projects over the next two year.
Erasmus+'s funding scheme provide monetary support in the fields of education, sports and training.