Programmes & Schemes

Women Scientist Scheme-A (WOS-A)

Women Scientists Scheme-A (WOS-A) provides platform to women scientists and technologists for pursuing research in basic or applied sciences in frontier areas of science and engineering.

Programme Type: Women Schemes

Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Focus Area: Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, and Engineering Technology

Target Audience: Women Scientist

Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Eligibility: Women having qualification in Science and Technology area and in the gae group of 27 to 57 years

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: 1. Rs 55,000/- pm for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.30 lakh) 2. Rs 40,000/- pm for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.25 lakh) 3. Rs 31,000/- pm for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.20 lakh)

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