A Research Grant by MoST for female candidates with a break in their career interested in addressing societal challenges through viable S&T interventions. Women scientists who wish to apply under this scheme are required to develop their own project/proposals for scientific and technological solutions.
Women Scientist Scheme-B - Introduction
A Research Grant by MoST for female candidates with a break in their career interested in addressing societal challenges through viable S&T interventions.
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 the cost of small equipment, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc. Institutional overhead charges will be extra.
Women scientists who wish to apply under this scheme are required to develop their own project/proposals for scientific and technological solutions to address issues, preferably at the grassroots level, to enhance the quality of life. The proposal must clearly bring out the societal benefit to be accrued through a well-conceived plan for the development of technology/technique and/or adaptation/customization. The candidate should have adequate S&T skills and be adept at techniques to deliver the proposed outcome.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a FEMALE.
- The applicant must either be unemployed or in a position other than a regular/permanent position.
- The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 57 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates).
- The applicant must hold either of the following minimum essential qualifications: a) Minimum Post Graduate degree, equivalent to M.Sc. in Basic or Applied Sciences or B.Tech. or MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications; b) M.Phil/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.VSc or equivalent qualifications; c) Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences.