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Objective of the Ambassador Program

Build awareness of shared research infrastructure across India
Encourage responsible use and listing of publicly funded laboratories and equipment
Support onboarding of researchers and institutions onto the I-STEM portal
Strengthen regional collaboration through Catalyst Centres
Enable grassroots engagement within academic, research, and innovation ecosystems

What Does an I-STEM Ambassador Do?

I-STEM Ambassadors act as connectors, advocates, and enablers within their local and professional networks.

Promoting I-STEM among researchers, students, institutions, startups, and industry
Supporting user and institutional onboarding on the I-STEM portal
Encouraging institutions to list and share publicly funded facilities
Supporting outreach activities such as seminars, workshops, webinars, and demo sessions
Working closely with nearby I-STEM Catalyst Centers
Collecting feedback, success stories, and regional insights

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to individuals from the STEM ecosystem who are passionate about research collaboration and national capacity building.

Students: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD scholars (18+)
Working Professionals: Researchers, faculty members, scientists, and industry professionals
Retired Experts: Senior professionals with STEM experience

📌 This is a voluntary, unpaid engagement.

Nature of Engagement

Type: Voluntary (Unpaid)
Initial Term: 6 months
Students: ~4–6 hours/week
Professionals: ~5 hours/week
Mode: Hybrid (online and offline)

How Ambassadors Make a Difference

Unlock access to advanced scientific infrastructure
Reduce duplication of expensive research equipment
Strengthen Tier-2 and Tier-3 participation
Enable inter-institutional and industry collaboration
Support the growth of India’s shared R&D ecosystem

Benefits of Becoming an Ambassador

National recognition through certificates
Visibility via I-STEM communication channels
Networking opportunities across India
Learning & exposure to research infrastructure
Professional credibility (resume & LinkedIn)

Selection & Onboarding Process

Application submission via email
Review and shortlisting
Interaction and program briefing
Final selection and offer letter
Onboarding with resources and guidelines

How to Apply

📩 Write to marketing@istem.co.in with:

A brief profile (education, role, institution)
Your region or city
A short motivation note

Subject: Application | I-STEM Ambassador Program

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a voluntary and unpaid role
Not a government job or employment position
Can be added to resume and LinkedIn
Students are eligible
Activities include workshops, webinars, and outreach

Join us in building a more connected, accessible, and collaborative scientific ecosystem for India.

The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) is an interactive web portal designed to accelerate scientific progress in India. This initiative, conceived and supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, creates a centralized platform for sharing publicly funded R&D equipment and facilities across various institutions throughout the country.

Resources

18004253281 (customer care)
support@istem.co.in

Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map