Mobility Scheme

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.

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.

The total tenure of the award is a maximum of five years.

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.

Yes, the scheme provides need-based support for hiring one manpower personnel to assist in the research project.

Yes, awardees have the option to return to their parent organization after completing the tenure of the fellowship.

Yes, the new workplace must be located more than 500 km away from the applicant's current city.

Applicants must be under the age of 50 to be eligible for the scheme.

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.

The prescribed application format is available on the Department of Science & Technology's official website.

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

No, the scheme is specifically designed for women scientists working in permanent positions in Government Institutions, R&D Labs, or Universities.