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Women Scientist Scheme-A

A Research Grant by MoST for female candidates to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering, preferably those having a break in career (minimum two years) and not having regular employment, to explore possibility of re-entry into the profession.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Women Scientist Scheme-A?

A Research Grant by MoST for female candidates to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering, preferably those having a break in career (minimum two years) and not having regular employment, to explore possibility of re-entry into the profession.

Benefit
Rs 55,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.30 lakh) Rs 40,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.25 lakh) Rs 31,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.20 lakh) This grant will cover the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc. The benefits are provided for a period of maximum three years. The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant must be a FEMALE. 1. The applicant must **either be unemployed or in a position other than regular/permanent position.**1. The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 57 years **(5 year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates)**1. The applicant must hold ei
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

Rs 55,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.30 lakh) Rs 40,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.25 lakh) Rs 31,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.20 lakh) This grant will cover the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc. The benefits are provided for a period of maximum three years. The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a FEMALE. 1. The applicant must **either be unemployed or in a position other than regular/permanent position.**1. The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 57 years **(5 year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates)**1. The applicant must hold eiArea: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Step 1: Register at the online portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/ using your active email ID. An auto generated mail will be received with ID and link to create password.

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 3

      Step 2: After logging in to the WOS-A portal, fill and submit full Project Proposal under WOS-A. Project Proposal Document (PPD) includes online submission and uploading the required documents in the said formats.

    3. Step 3: Online application — step 5

      Step 3: Before submission preview your full proposal to make sure that everything is correct and in order. You will not be allowed to edit the contents after submission.

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 7

      Step 4: You need to click on "Final Submit" button for final submission of proposal. Your proposal will remain save with your login ID and it may be saved in system and also can be printed.

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 9

      There is no need to submit hard copy of proposal to DST.

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