Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-A)

Research in Basic/Applied Sciences

The 'Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-A)' of the Department of Science and Technology is aimed to provide opportunities to women scientists and technologists for pursuing research in frontier areas of science and engineering. A special provision has been made under this Scheme to encourage those women scientists who have had breaks in their careers. It will provide a launch pad for them up to the age of 50 years to return to mainstream science and work as bench-level scientists in the field of science and technology.

Scientific Disciplines: The scholarships have been instituted in the following subject areas : (1) Physical Science (Code: I); (2) Chemical Science (Code: II); (3) Mathematical Science (Code: III); (4) Life sciences (Code: IV); (5) Earth Sciences (Code: V); (6) Atmospheric Sciences (Code: VI); (7) Engineering Sciences (Code: VII). These subject areas will be identified by the respective subject codes (I-VII) as given in the associated parenthesis. A project proposal should be submitted in active collaboration with an academic/R&D institution in the chosen subject area.

Support: This scheme will provide a research grant with an upper limit of Rs.15* lakhs for a well-defined R&D project proposal for a period of three years. This grant will include the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables etc. Institutional overhead charges will be extra.

* Revised to 17 lakhs w.e.f 01.01.2006

Eligibility:

1. Persons already in employment need not apply.
2. Women scientists, with a minimum of Post Graduate degree, equivalent to MSc in Basic or Applied Sciences, BTech in Engineering Sciences and MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications, are eligible for this scheme. Maximum age limit for this category is 35 years at the time of submission of the application. The amount of fellowship for such candidates will be Rs 10,000/- PM.
3. Women scientists having a PhD in Basic or Applied Sciences, M.Tech. in Engineering Sciences and MD/MS, DM/MCH in Medical Sciences from recognized Universities can apply up to the age of 50 years. The amount of fellowship for such candidates will be Rs 15,000**/- PM.
4. Age relaxation of 5 years would be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged category. Attested copies of supporting documents in this regard must be enclosed.

** 20,000 per month w.e.f 01.01.2006

Desirable:

1. Preference would be given to candidates having a break-in-career due to family reasons.
2. Also, preference would be given to PhD/equivalent degree candidates. MSc/equivalent candidates may, however, be also considered if they have a bright academic record and demonstrable research experience in the form of publications, dissertations, patents, etc.

Last Date of Application : The Scheme is now open throughout the year. Therefore, there is no last date of application.

Procedure for Applying :

1. Neatly typed application (in single space and on both sides of the paper) should be submitted in the enclosed format (along with 5 copies) at the address given below.
2. Proposal should be prepared with care, should be concise and focused.
   

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Address for Submission of Application and Enquiries:

Dr H B Singh
Officer-in-Charge
Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-'A')
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan
New Delhi - 110 016
E-mail : haribsingh at hub dot nic dot in