India Gateway News

Ohio State, IIT Bombay expand partnership

Ohio State and IIT Bombay are working on a Cotutelle PhD program with the candidate being enrolled in both IIT Bombay and Ohio State with academic supervisory from both institutions to address global scientific challenges spanning materials, data analytics and quantum information technologies. This partnership amplifies Ohio State and IIT Bombay's potential, enhancing interdisciplinary faculty research in energy storage, additive manufacturing and photovoltaics.

International Fellowship Program builds capacity of Indian biomedical scientists

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) International Fellowship Program aims to equip Indian biomedical scientists with advanced training and exposure to cutting-edge knowledge and technology with international experts in their fields. The Ohio State University College of Medicine is one of seven U.S. institutions that will consider fellowship applicants.

Fisher GAP students at Tata Play

Experiencing the richness of Indian culture coupled with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with one of the world’s largest multinational conglomerates, is how six Fisher College of Business MBA students spent their spring break.The students participated in Fisher’s Global Applied Projects (GAP) program, which teams up students during spring semester to collaborate with a real client-partner – in this case, Tata Play based in Pune India – to address an organization’s global business challenge or potential opportunity.

Chavan honored with 2023 alumni award

Madhav Chavan '83 PhD, a distinguished chemist turned educator, is this year's recipient of the Robert M. Duncan Alumni Citizenship Award. Chavan has been recognized by The Ohio State University Alumni Association for his exceptional contributions to education and transforming the lives of underprivileged children in his native India.

In 1995 he co-founded the non-profit organization Pratham, aiming to provide high quality, affordable education to children in Mumbai’s most underserved areas. Under Chavan’s leadership, Pratham has evolved into one of India’s largest educational organizations, focusing on imparting foundational reading and math skills to disadvantaged children.

Apply for Global Gateways Grant

Faculty are invited to apply for this new grant opportunity which supports research and scholarship in the Global Gateway countries of China, India and Brazil. This program will award funding for a total of three to five projects in the Gateway regions and each grant award will be capped at no more than $35,000. The program will support projects that foster excellence across seven distinct areas of interest: global health, conservation, future cities, disruptive technologies, world cultures, business and economic development and human behavior. Applications are open through September 30.

Seeking faculty to review grant proposals

The Global Gateways are seeking faculty and researchers in all seven grant areas to serve on a multi-disciplinary review panel. Interested scholars are encouraged to review the call for proposals and reach out to the Global Gateways team no later than September 30 to get involved.

Send-off events build foundation for new students

The India Gateway and the Alumni Club of South India made sure the newest Buckeyes from India would be well prepared for the first day of classes at The Ohio State University by hosting send-off events in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Close to 50 students and their families participated in the gatherings, which fostered connections and provided insight from alumni and current students about university life, the campus environment, dining options and a myriad of opportunities.

Visit protocols for foreign government officials

The Ohio State University welcomes international delegations to campus for short-term visits to facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships, explore research and educational collaborations and share knowledge and expertise with institutions of higher education and government entities around the globe. International governmental entities as well as faculty and staff wishing to host foreign government officials should follow protocols that require Ohio State to review engagements the university has with government agencies and individuals from a foreign country.

Upcoming events and deadlines

Ohio State’s Global Gateways facilitate the university's global reach in China, India and Brazil. Learn more at oia.osu.edu/global-gateways.