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US ambassador launches TRUST tech fellowship in Bengaluru
The Hindu BusinessLine··7 Sept
US Ambassador Sergio Gor launched the TRUST Fellowship at a National Day reception in Bengaluru on Sunday, marking 250 years of American independence. The public-private programme funds 12-month collaborative research projects for US postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty with Indian partners. Focus areas include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing and biotechnology, with stipends starting this month.
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What It Means For You
- Fellowships begin this month with stipends for US researchers placed at Indian institutions.
- Gor also announced a larger US Commercial Service presence in Bengaluru for American firms.
- That expansion is meant to offer export counselling, market intelligence and vetted local partners.
What's Happening
- Gor called the fellowship a catalyst for more donors, fellows and market breakthroughs.
- He pointed to US-India space cooperation, including talks on lunar exploration.
- Partners include Pratithi Investments and Mazumdar-Shaw Philanthropy.
The Partnership Frame
- The reception marked the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Gor said the embassy aims to deliver tangible commercial and research outcomes with India each week.
- Critical-technology collaboration is the fellowship's stated purpose.
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