Woman Scientist : Department of Science and Technology
Applications invited by Department of
Science and Technology (DST), India for Scholarship Scheme for Women
Scientists and Technologists.
Woman Scientist Scholarship Details
Three categories of scholarships, with research grants, are available
for Indian citizen. Scholarships are envisaged in both institutional and
non-institutional modes. Under the institutional mode, national and
state-level organizations, recognized universities, educations and
R&D laboratories would be considered for grant by the Department.
S&T - based Non-Government, Voluntary and Non-Profit organization,
working on societal issues and having the legal status of a registered
society would be considered under the non-institutional mode, the
various categories of Scholarship available are indicated below:
Scholarship for Research in Basic/Applied Science (WOS-A)
Scholarship for Research in S&T - based Societal Programs (WOS-B)
Internship for the Self-Employment (WOS-C)
Scholarship for Research in Basic/Applied Science (WOS-A)-This scheme
will provide a research grant with an upper limit of Rs. 23 lakh (for
Ph.D. or equivalent) and Rs. 20 lakh (for M.Sc. or equivalent) for a
well-defined R&D project proposal for a period of three years. This
grant will include the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small
equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables etc. Institutional
overhead charges will be extra.
WOS-B: The selected candidate will be awarded upto Rs. 10,000/- pm (for
Post Graduate in science and bachelors in Engineering and Medicine) and
Rs. 15,000/- pm (for Doctorate in Science and Masters in Engineering and
Medicine) as Research Scholarships and a research grant up to a maximum
limit of Rs. 15 lakhs including the scholarship amount for a period of
three years to cover the cost of small equipment, travel, contingencies,
consumables and institutional overhead charges.
WOS-C: Rs. 17,500-PhD & Equivalent
Rs. 12,500/-M. Sc & Equivalent
Incentive of Rs. 10,000/ to clear Patent Agent Examination during the training.
Eligibility for Woman Scientist Scholarship:
Check here for Woman Scientist Scholarship eligibility criteria
How to apply:
Five (5) copies of neatly typed application (in single space and on
both sides of the paper) should be submitted in the enclosed format at
the address given on the official website.
Carefully prepared proposal should be concise focused and complete in all respects.
Important Dates:
The Scheme is open throughout the year. Therefore, there is no last date of application.
For further information and details please visit DST Woman Scientist Scholarship
Check here for more details on Internship for the Self-Employment (WOS-C)
