January 15, 2026 1 min read

STEM's New Power Players: Indian Women Researchers Bag Top Fellowships

Five women researchers from IISc, NCBS, and IIT-M smiling after winning Hindustan Unilever’s Women in STEM Fellowship.

Let's be real: when you hear 'STEM fellowship winners,' did you instantly picture eight brilliant women from India's top institutions? If not, congratulations, you've just been served a delightful reality check. These researchers aren't just winning awards; they're dismantling outdated narratives about who belongs in labs and leading the charge with groundbreaking work, proving that the 'future of STEM' isn't some distant concept—it's right here, wearing lab coats and making everyone else catch up.

This significant recognition comes from the third edition of Hindustan Unilever’s Women in STEM Fellowship, which celebrates and supports exceptional female talent in scientific research. The five women pictured, alongside three other brilliant minds, hail from prestigious institutions like IISc, NCBS, and IIT-M, underscoring India's growing commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative scientific community by empowering its most promising women researchers to drive critical advancements.

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