Women Scientists Fellowship Scheme (WOS-B) – 2010
of Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Coordinated by MACS - Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
of Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Coordinated by MACS - Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
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. 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
a. 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.
a. 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.
b. Provide an opportunity for S&T capacity building of women on issues relevant in societal programmes.
Nature of SupportSupport 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.
a. Grant for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, travel and overheads will also be considered if found necessary under the work plan.
a. Grant for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, travel and overheads will also be considered if found necessary under the work plan.
The application should be submitted online from the website of Agharkar Research Institute (www.dstwosbari.org).
Additionally two copies of the proposal with attachments as per section E with signed declaration may be sent to
Dr. Shobha Rao
Coordinator, WOS-B Scheme,
Agharkar Research Institute,
G.G.Agarkar Rd, Pune- 411 004.
Phone: (020) 25653680 Ext. 302.
The last date for receiving the application is 31st March 2010.
Source: www.dstwosbari.org
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