Publications
An equitable future for women in science, in India
In this article for The Hindu, India RISE Steering Committee Co-Chairs Dr. Anita Shet and Dr. Kamini Walia examine the persistent challenges faced by women in science in India, and outline key measures to support their growth and leadership.
Published on International Women’s Day, the article situates these challenges within both Indian and global contexts, drawing on cross-country evidence of higher attrition rates for women in STEM.
Women In Science And The Leaky Pipeline: Why Representation Drops After Education
Feminism in India examines why women’s representation in STEM declines after education, using the “leaky pipeline” lens to connect enrolment gains with persistent drop-offs in research careers and leadership.
Published on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the article cites the India RISE Fellowship as one intervention to strengthen retention through structured support, mentorship, and community.
New India RISE fellowship targets dropout of women from STEMM careers
The American Bazaar highlights the India RISE Fellowship as a timely intervention addressing the attrition of women from STEMM careers in India.
The article reflects growing international interest in India’s scientific workforce and talent pipeline.
Johns Hopkins Launches Fellowship For Women Scientists At IISc Bengaluru
News18 covers the launch of the India RISE Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, highlighting its focus on supporting early-career women scientists in STEMM and discusses the fellowship’s goals to strengthen research leadership and create a supportive ecosystem.
Johns Hopkins launches fellowship for women scientists at IISc Bengaluru
Best Colleges (India Today Education) covers the launch of the India RISE Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and situates the fellowship within broader efforts to strengthen gender equity in research careers and build leadership pathways for women across scientific disciplines.
India RISE Fellowship launches inaugural cohort of 41 women scientists at IISc, Bengaluru
Johns Hopkins Introduces Fellowship Program For Women Scientists At IISc Bengaluru
Johns Hopkins University launches 2 programmes in India to address paediatric TB, promote women in STEMM
The Indian Express highlights that Johns Hopkins University has launched two new programmes in India: the TB-Free Schools Initiative, aimed at reducing paediatric tuberculosis, and the India RISE Fellowship to advance women’s participation in STEMM. These initiatives reflect JHU’s long-standing commitment to India’s priorities in health and science through collaborative partnerships.
Johns Hopkins University to tackle TB, boost women in STEMM, eyes India campus
India Today reports that Johns Hopkins University has launched two major initiatives in India, the expansion of its TB-Free Schools Initiative to combat paediatric tuberculosis across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, and the India RISE Fellowship to support 40 early-career women scientists in STEMM. Announced during a centennial celebration of JHU’s ties with India, the visit also included discussions with the Education Minister on potential academic collaborations and establishing a JHU campus in India.