International Relations

National Institute of Technology Warangal

Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN)

Union Cabinet has approved a programme titled Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs internationally to encourage their engagement with the institutes of Higher Education in India so as to augment the country's existing academic resources, accelerate the pace of quality reform, and elevate India's scientific and technological capacity to global excellence.

Broad Area of Interest

The proposal should be in one of the following areas:

  • Architecture, Design, Planning and Heritage
  • Chemical, Bio-Chemical
  • Earth & Environment Sciences
  • Electronics, Electrical, Information & Communication Technology
  • Humanities & Liberal Arts
  • Other Categories / Interdisciplinary Categories
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Mathematical & Computer Sciences
  • Management
  • Mechanical Sciences & Infrastructure
  • Physical Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Web link: https://gian.iitkgp.ac.in

Conduct of Courses
  • Each approved GIAN activity / course will be displayed in the GIAN portal.
  • Each such course will be transmitted on-line and/or video recorded.
  • Typically many such courses may offer not only participation certificates but also allow participants to acquire credits and transfer the credits if required.
  • In general it is not expected that more than 50% participants will be from the Host Institution.
  • For courses offering credits, it should follow all standard norms of the Host Institution including continuous evaluation through assignments, quizzes, etc. and examinations like class tests, terminal examinations.
  • Priority should be given to students taking the course for credit than those who only participate without credits.
Funding of GIAN Activities
  • A lump-sum amount of upto US$ 8000 for 12 to 14 hours of contact and upto US$ 12000 for 20 to 28 hours of contact can be paid to the foreign experts covering their travel and honorarium.
  • Local hospitality will be arranged by the Host Institution. The duration (number of weeks/days) can be mutually decided by the host institution and the visiting faculty.
  • All accounts will be settled within one month of the completion of the course.

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