Women Scientists Scheme by Department of Science and Technology, GoI

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, encourages women scientists to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering, on problems of societal relevance. Women Scientists Scheme-A (WOS-A) provides a platform to women scientists for pursuing research in basic or applied sciences.

The scheme plays a pivotal role in gender mainstreaming as it focuses on retaining women in the system.

Eligibility: The scheme is meant to encourage women (between age 27-57) having a break in career and not having regular employment, to explore the 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 the cost of small equipment, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc.

No deadline - Applications can be sent year-round.