Mobility Scheme

Description
The “Mobility Scheme” was launched under Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing KIRAN Programme by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, aims to address relocation issue of women scientists working in regular position in Government Organizations. The scheme aims to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city and will act as filler while searching other career option at new place. The initiative intends to provide a harmonious environment during early phases of women scientists where they would like to stay active in research in addition to attending and fulfilling other responsibilities in the domestic front. It offers a contractual research award to women scientists and enables them for independent research.

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Benefits
• **Monthly Salary:** Consolidated monthly salary is provided to awardees for the entire project duration. - **Manpower Support:** Need-based manpower support is provided to assist in project implementation. - **Research Grant:** ₹5,00,000/- per annum is provided for consumables, contingencies, travel, and minor equipment. - ***Duration:*** Total tenure will be a maximum of five (5) years for this award. This award will not be available for renewal after completion of 5 years duration.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. - Woman scientists/academicians working at permanent position in any Government Institution/R&amp;amp;D Lab/University and willing to resign from their permanent position or take a long leave to avail the fellowship and after completion of the tenure return back to the parent organization.
2. - The new place should be located beyond 500 Km from present city.
3. - Upper age limit is 50 years to apply.
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Required Documents
• Identity proof
• Research Proposal
• Proof of Current Employment
• Relocation Proof
• Academic and Professional Certificates
• Age Proof
• Bank Account Details
• Any other documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of this Scheme?
A: The Mobility Scheme is an initiative aimed at providing opportunities to women scientists who face job-related challenges due to relocation.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Women scientists or academicians holding permanent positions in Government Institutions, R&D Labs, or Universities, who are willing to resign or take long leave to avail the fellowship, are eligible.

Q: What circumstances qualify as reasons for relocation under this scheme?
A: Qualifying circumstances include relocation due to marriage, transfer of a spouse to another location within the country, attending to ailing parents, or accompanying children studying in a different city.

Q: What is the duration of the fellowship under the Scheme?
A: The total tenure of the award is a maximum of five years.

Q: What financial support is provided to the awardees?
A: Awardees receive a consolidated monthly salary for the project duration. Additionally, there is a research grant of [?]5 lakh per annum, which includes provisions for consumables, contingencies, travel, and minor equipment necessary for implementing the project.

Q: Is there support for hiring manpower under this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme provides need-based support for hiring one manpower personnel to assist in the research project.

Q: Can the awardee return to their parent organization after the fellowship?
A: Yes, awardees have the option to return to their parent organization after completing the tenure of the fellowship.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the location of the new workplace?
A: Yes, the new workplace must be located more than 500 km away from the applicant's current city.

Q: What is the upper age limit for applicants?
A: Applicants must be under the age of 50 to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: How can one apply for the Mobility Scheme?
A: Applicants need to prepare a detailed research proposal in their area of expertise. Five copies of the application form, including general information and the research proposal in the prescribed format, should be submitted.

Q: Where can applicants find the application format?
A: The prescribed application format is available on the Department of Science & Technology's official website.

Q: To whom should the application be sent?
A: Five copies of the application should be sent to Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016, by speed post.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to women scientists in private institutions?
A: No, the scheme is specifically designed for women scientists working in permanent positions in Government Institutions, R&D Labs, or Universities.