DST Scholarship Scheme For Women Scientists and Technologists(Rolling Advertisement)

DST'S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS

SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN BASIC/APPLIED SCIENCE (WOS-A)

This scheme is aimed to provide opportunities to women scientists and technologists for pursuing research in basic or applied sciences 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.

DISCIPLINES: The scholarships have been instituted in the following subject areas : (1) Physical Science; (2) Chemical Science; (3) Mathematical Science; (4) Life sciences; (5) Earth Sciences; (6) Atmospheric Sciences; (7) Engineering Sciences

Persons already in employment need not apply

ELIGIBILITY	STIPEND	AGE LIMIT	RESEARCH GRANT
Post Graduate degree, equivalent to M.Sc. in Basic or Applied Sciences or B.Tech. or MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications	20,000/- PM.	35 years	Rs. 20 lakh (for M.Sc. or equivalent)
Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences or M.Tech. or MD/MS, DM/MCH in Medical Sciences from recognized Universities	35,000/- PM	50 years	Rs. 23 lakh (for Ph.D. or equivalent)

DESIRABLE:

1.         Preference would be given to candidates having a break-in-career due to family reasons.

2.         Also, preference would be given to Ph.D./equivalent degree candidates. M.Sc./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.

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.

LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: The Scheme is open throughout the year. Therefore, there is no last date of application.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:

1.         Five (5) copies of neatly typed application (in single space and on both sides of the paper) should be submitted in the enclosed format at the address given below.

2.         Carefully prepared proposal should be concise focused and complete in all respects.

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 Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110016
E-mail: haribsing@ nic.in

SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN S&T - BASED SOCIETAL PROGRAMS (WOS-B)

This scholarship is specially intended to encourage women scientists involved in research and application of innovative solutions for various societal issues. This scholarship would be made available to the aspiring women scientists willing to work for the search, design, adaptation and demonstration of Science and Technological skills and techniques for improving the income generating activity and reducing drudgery of weaker sections of our society in different occupations, capacity building on the societal programs at the grassroot level etc.

ELIGIBILITY	DESIRABLE	STIPEND	AGE LIMIT	RESEARCH GRANT
PG degree equivalent to M.Sc in basic or Applied Science/ B Tech in Engineering Science and MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications.	PhD in Basic or Applied Science/ M.Tech in Engineering Science and MD/MS, DM/MCH in Medical Science from recognized Universities.	Rs. 10,000/- pm (for Post Graduate in science and bachelors in Engineering and Medicine)/ Rs. 15,000/- pm (for Doctorate in Science and Masters in Engineering and Medicine)	50 years	15 lakhs including the scholarship amount for a period of three years

Address for Submission of Application and Enquiries:
Dr (Mrs.) Jyoti Sharma
SEED Division,
Department of Science and Technology,
Technology Bhawan
New Delhi - 110 016
Phone :011-26590304
Email: Sharma.jyoti@nic.in

INTERNSHIP FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYMENT (WOS-C): This category is mainly focused to provide an opportunity to women scientists for self-employment by utilizing their specialized domain knowledge in areas such as patenting, proof reading, science journalism, technical translation, clinical pathology labs, medical transcription etc. The objective of this scholarship is to create a large pool of trained women workforce with experience in the diverse areas mentioned above and building up a professional network.

FOR DETAILS ON GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMAT,    PLEASE REFER http://dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/women-scientists.htm