Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-A)

An applicant must -

• Be a women scientist or technologist
• Be aged between 27 and 57 years
• Have a PhD or MSc in Basic/Applied Science, MTech, MBBS, MD, MS, MCH/DM in the medical stream or BTech from a recognised university. 

Note: The applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged category will receive an age relaxation of 5 years in the eligibility. 

The upper limit of the research grant is INR 30 Lac (for students with PhD or equivalent), INR 25 Lac (for MTech/MPharm or equivalent) and INR 20 Lac  (for MSc or equivalents) for three years. The grant covers the cost of small equipment, consumables, travel, contingencies and fellowship as described below - 

• The applicants with a minimum postgraduate degree equivalent to MSc in Applied/Basic Sciences or BTech or MBBS will receive a fellowship of INR 30,000 per month. 
• The applicants with MTech, MD/MS, DM/MCH in Medical Sciences will receive a fellowship of INR 40,000 per month. 
• The applicants with PhD in Basic/Applied Sciences will receive a fellowship of INR 55,000 per month. 

The application can be submitted online with following steps:

Step 1: Read all the details given on the website.

Step 2: On the right side of the screen, there is an option of Online Submission System.

Step 3: Click on the 'Submit PES Here' and register.

Step 4: A login id and password will be intimated through email.

Step 5: Fill all the required details and upload required documents.

Step 6: After completely filling the application form, click on submit button.

The Scheme is open throughout the year. Therefore, there is no last date of application.