WOS-A

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.

केंद्रीय नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: All India

मंत्रालय / नोडल: Ministry Of Science And Technology

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): हाँ

योजना प्रारंभ तिथि: 2002-01-01

श्रेणियाँ: शिक्षा और अध्ययन, कौशल और रोजगार, सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण, विज्ञान, सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी और संचार, महिला और बाल

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend, Universities and higher education, Academic qualification Up-Gradation, Training and Skill Up-gradation, Employment services and jobs, Placement assistance, Voctional education, वित्तीय सहायता, Citizen empowerment, Career information

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Women, Scientist, Technology, Science, Empowerment, Fellowship, Education, Unemployed

विवरण

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. This scheme will provide a research grant for a well-defined project proposal for a period of maximum three years. This grant will cover the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipment, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc. Institutional overhead charges will be extra.
The support is available in 5 disciplines under WOS-A namely, i) Physical & Mathematical Sciences (PMS), ii) Chemical Sciences (CS), iii) Life Sciences (LS), iv) Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS), and v) Engineering Technology (ET).
The scheme plays pivotal role in gender mainstreaming as it not only prevents brain drain from S&T system but also train and retain women in the system. The scheme initially offers opportunity to work as bench-level scientists and ultimately open new avenues for permanent position in Science & Technology.

लाभ

  • 1. ₹55 000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹30lakh) 1. ₹40 000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹25lakh) 1. ₹31 000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹20lakh) 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
  1. ₹ 55,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 30 lakh)
  2. ₹ 40,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 25 lakh)
  3. ₹ 31,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 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.


पात्रता

  1. The applicant must be a FEMALE.
  2. The applicant must either be unemployed or in a position other than regular/permanent position.
  3. The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 57 years (5 year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates)
  4. The applicant must hold either of the following Minimum essential qualification -
  • Minimum Post Graduate degree, equivalent to M.Sc. in Basic or Applied Sciences or B.Tech. or MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications.
  • M.Phil/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.VSc or equivalent qualifications.
  • Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences.

अपवर्जन

Women in permanent position are not eligible to apply.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online

Step 1: Register at the online portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/ using your active email ID. An auto-generated email will be received with ID and a link to create a password.
Step 2: After logging in to the WOS-A portal, fill and submit full Project Proposal under WOS-A. The Project Proposal Document (PPD) includes online submission and uploading the required documents in the said formats.
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.
Step 4: You need to click on "Final Submit" button for final submission of the proposal. Your proposal will remain save with your login ID and it may be saved in system and also can be printed.

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


स्पष्टीकरण

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Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?
The benefits are provided for a period of maximum three years.
Are contingencies covered under the research grant?
This grant will cover the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc.
What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?
The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.
Are temporary/contractual assignments considered as break?
Yes, all temporary/contractual assignments in academics and research are considered as break.
Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail to get promoted to the next semester?
No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.
Can I apply offline for the scholarship?
No. You need to visit https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/ to apply.
Is there any application fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
Which scientific disciplines are covered under this grant?
i) Physical & Mathematical Sciences (PMS), ii) Chemical Sciences (CS), iii) Life Sciences (LS), iv) Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS), and v) Engineering Technology (ET)
Is it possible to pursue PhD along with a WOS-A project?
Yes, the beneficiary is allowed to do so.
I am 24 years in age. Can I apply for the scheme?
Women scientists, less than 27 years of age are not eligible.
Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?
No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?
The format should be.pdf. The size of each document should not be greater than 2MB.
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
I have a query regarding the application process. Whom should I contact regarding the same?
Please contact Dr. Vandana Singh for any query about WOS-A at vandana.singh@nic.in You may also call at 011-26590675 or 011-26590273 during 11am - 1pm in weekdays.

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