Last date
31/03/2024
Reward
55,000
Qualification
Science, Other
Post
Post Graduate, Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
DST KIRAN - WOMEN SCIENTIST SCHEME-B (WOS-B) FELLOWSHIPS
Applications are open for the Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B). Under Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B), proposals are invited from women scientists and technologists who wish to utilize their scientific knowledge and temperament for the benefit of society. WOS-B focuses on projects leading to S&T based solutions of societal issues & challenges for social benefits. Such projects should deliver possible solutions by way of development of viable technology/technique and/or lab-to-land technology transfer, its adaptation and scaling up. The project is tenable for a maximum period of three (3) years. Basic research proposals will not be entertained under WOS-B. Areas in which proposals could be submitted: Agriculture, 1. Food and Environmental Challenges (AFE) 2. Strengthening Health Care and Nutrition (HN) Energy (ER) 3. Water and Waste Management (WWM) 4. Engineering and IT Solutions to Societal Issues (EIT) 5. Harnessing Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) ITEM DESCRIPTION Name DST KIRAN - WOMEN SCIENTIST SCHEME-B (WOS-B) FELLOWSHIPS Provided By Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India
- Region
- Delhi
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Science, Other
- For
- Post Graduate, Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2024 The last date to apply for this Fellowship is March 31, 2024.
Eligibility
Women having qualifications in science & technology areas and in the age group of 27-57 years with break in their career but interested in addressing a well-defined/identified societal challenge through viable S&T interventions are eligible to apply. Women working as permanent employees are not eligible to apply in this scheme.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 55,000 Emoluments: The fellowship amount under the scheme is:
- Rs 55,000/- pm for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.30 lakh) + HRA and Overheads.
- Rs 40,000/- pm for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.25 lakh) + HRA and Overheads.
- Rs 31,000/- pm for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.20 lakh) + HRA and Overheads. Total project cost includes above fellowship of Principal Investigator (PI), consumables, travel, contingencies and minor equipments but excluding HRA and overheads. Number of Fellowship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.
Application
No information available.
- Proposals are to be submitted online on WOS portal http://online-wosa.gov.in Those interested in submitting proposal have to register at this portal and submit the proposal online. Please read guidelines available on the portal carefully before submitting the proposal. Detailed guidelines are also available on http://www.dst.gov.in.
- Send one hardcopy of submitted proposal to Mrs. Namita Gupta, Scientist-‘G’, KIRAN Division, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi110016. Superscribe envelope with ‘Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B)’.
Selection process
- First All the application form will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info Department of Science & Technology (DST) has taken several pioneering initiatives for promoting women in Science and Technology (S&T) domain. Women Scientist Scheme (WOS) under KIRAN division specifically addresses challenges confronting women in realm of S&T who had a break in career by providing suitable opportunities to them to return to mainstream science.
Contact
For further inquiries regarding WOSB contact, Email: wosb-dst@gov.in For more information: Click here Apply Now https://dst.gov.in