Scholarships for Women Scientists in India 2010 – Department of Science & Technology – New Delhi
Introduction: The Fellowship Scheme for Women Scientists for societal programmes is initiative of the Department of Science & Technology. This scheme is addressed to women scientists and technologists who have “break in their careers” due to social responsibilities but have desire to return to mainstream science and work as bench-level scientists. All those women having a burning desire to utilize their scientific acumen through active research and development projects which are aimed at meeting societal needs and aspirations are eligible. Women scientists desiring to apply for this scheme are required to develop their own research project / proposals demonstrating science and technological applications for societal benefits.
Objectives:
* Provide an opportunity for women scientists to re-enter into active research after a break in career, through support for S&T based R&D projects addressing the needs of people in unorganized urban or rural areas and
* Provide an opportunity for S&T capacity building of women on issues relevant in societal programmes.
Eligibility: Indian nationals living in India and who are currently not employed in permanent position and who possess one of the following qualifications
* Ph.D. or masters degree in science.
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or technology, architecture, medicine or pharmacy.
* Who have break in career after the last degree received for at least three years.
* Whose age is below 50 years at the time of applying.
* Candidates selected for award of the fellowship are not expected to register for higher degree (Ph.D., etc.) during the period of fellowship.
* Candidates already having a permanent jobs or fellowship will not be considered unless they advance cogent reasons for making the change. In such cases the application should be accompanied by a letter from the Head of the Institution agreeing to relieve the candidate.
Duration: The scholarship will be given initially for duration of two years. The period may be extended to the third year in exceptional cases, if recommended by Experts during periodic reviews.
Awards:
# Support will include a scholarship grant of Rs.15,000 per month for a period of two years for candidates with Ph.D., M.Tech., MS/MD and Rs.10,000 per month for candidates having post graduate degree for a period of two years.
# Grant for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, travel and overheads will also be considered if found necessary under the work plan.
Selection Mechanism: A Committee of Experts will be involved in the selection process. The two-tier selection process will be adopted involving initial screening and subsequent individual presentation by the screened-in candidates before a group of Experts. The selected candidates will be informed by post.
Application Form: For Online Application Form Click http://www.dstwosbari.org/ApplicationForm.aspx
Contact:
Dr. Shobha Rao, Co-ordinator,
Fellowship Scheme for Women Scientists (WOS-B)
Agharkar Research Institute,
G. G. Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004.
Contact Number: (020) 25653680Â Ext. 302
Source: http://www.dstwosbari.org/
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