The Scholarship scheme for Women Scientists for societal programmes is a recent initiative of the Department of Science & Technology to maximally utilize the human resource of women scientists for development of the country.
Objectives:
*
Utilize the skills and ideas of the applicant to participate in the developmental process of the country
*
Develop confidence of applicant to take up programmes of application of science and technology.
*
Sensitize & enthuse others scientists to take up projects addressing the needs of people in unorganized urban or rural areas.
*
Provide opportunity for S&T capacity building of applicant on issues relevant in societal programmes and
*
Provide an opportunity for women scientists to re-enter into active research after a career break.
Project proposals could be for:
*
Research, development and adaptation of technology to improve the quality of life and provide additional opportunities for income generation in urban slums or rural areas;
*
Adaptation and transfer of an innovative technology form laboratory to field
*
Capacity building of applicant in technology areas relevant to the needs in rural areas; and
Nature of Support Provided
*
Support will include a scholarship grant of Rs.15,000 per month for Level I and Rs.10,000 per month for Level II for a period of two years.
*
Grant for minor equipment, consumables and contingencies, Travel and overheads will also be considered if found necessary under the work plan.
*
For proposals on capacity building course fee along with a grant to cover boarding and lodging will be provided.
Eligibility
Indian nationals living in India and who possess one of the following qualifications:
*
PhD degree in Science, Masters degree in Engineering or Technology, Architecture (for Level I)
*
Masters degree in Science or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Medicine, Architecture (for Level II).
*
The applicant should be a woman below the age of 50 years as on 31st December of the current calendar year.
*
She should not be holding a regular position. If in employment, a certificate from the head of the organization may be furnished recommending the candidature and agreeing to release her for the duration of the scholarship.
*
The project proposal should be submitted in active collaboration with an academic / R&D institution or an S&T based voluntary organization, which has a similar mandate and the necessary infrastructure in the chosen subject area. A certificate from the host institute regarding extending their commitment for infrastructure and administrative support for the project would be required.
Format for application
Duration:
The scholarship will be given for a duration of two years. In exceptional cases, on the recommendation of a review the period may be extended to a third year.
Selection Mechanism:
The Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India will implement the scheme. A committee of independent experts will screen and recommend names for the award of the scholarships.
Completed applications should be sent tothe following address
Dr. Shobha Rao, Coordinator,
WOS-B Scheme,
Agharkar Research Institute,
G.G. Agarkar Road,
Pune - 411004.
The last date for receiving the application is 31st March 2009.
For more details please contact:
Coordinator,
Fellowship Scheme for Women scientist (WOS-B),
Agharkar Research Institute,
G.G. Agarkar Road,
Pune - 411 004,
Phone: (020) 25653680.