WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.
in Telangana
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WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. in Telangana
WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Telangana.
Apply for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. in Telangana
Scheme Overview
The "WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. (WISE-PhD)" of the Department of Science and Technology aims to provide an opportunity to carry out Doctoral research in basic and applied sciences to women scientists and technologists between the age group of 27-45 years who want to pursue research in STEM fields.
Eligibility Criteria
Unemployed women who want to pursue a Ph.D. can apply for a fellowship under WISE-PhD. The programme is open for both candidates; those who have not yet registered as well as those who have already registered for a Ph.D., but not availing of a fellowship from any sources. However, candidates who have completed two (2) years duration in Ph.D. as of the date of application are NOT eligible. The following are the primary eligibility criteria:
> **Qualification:**
The applicant should have an M. Sc./ M. Tech. or equivalent degree like B. Tech., M.Phil., M. Pharm. etc. in basic and applied sciences from a recognized University/Institute.
> **Age:**
The minimum age to apply for the programme is 27 years and the maximum is 45 years (A relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit is allowed for SC/ ST/ PH candidates). The cut-off date for age calculation would be the date of submission of the WISE-PhD application.
> **Employment:**
Women in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-PhD.
Benefits
The fellowship amount under this programme is ₹37,000/- per month along with House Rent Allowances (HRA) as per norms.
This Programme also provides a Research Grant of ₹1.00 lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @₹ 0.50 lakh per year (as per DST norms).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete Proposal in Prescribed Proposal Format |
| 2 | Complete Proposal in Prescribed Proposal Format |
| 3 | High School Certificate |
| 4 | Highest Degree Certificate |
| 5 | SC/ ST/ PH Certificate (if claiming age relaxation) |
| 6 | Certificate from the Head of the Institution |
| 7 | Ph.D. Registration Letter (if registered) |
| 8 | Consent letter from Scientist Mentor cum Ph.D. Supervisor |
| 9 | Bio-Data of Scientist-Mentor |
Common questions in Telangana
Who can apply for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. in Telangana?
Eligible residents of Telangana who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. in Telangana?
Applicants in Telangana typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Principal Investigator (PI) is the WISE-PhD Fellow, i.e., the applicant.