WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship
in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Apply for WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Scheme Overview
“WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship” is a new programme of the Department of Science & Technology that aims to provide opportunities to women scientists & technologists between the age group of 27-60 years who want to continue their research as bench-level scientists in basic and applied sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
> **Employment:**
Candidates in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-PDF. However, women scientists who are temporarily employed in research or academics may apply for the scheme but they have to leave their earlier assignment if the WISE-PDF project is approved. The position of research staff in any project, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Associate, etc. will be considered a temporary assignment.
> **Age:**
The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 60 years. Women scientists, less than 27 years of age are NOT eligible.
> **Educational Qualification:**
Women Scientists having a Ph.D. in Basic/ Applied Science or an equivalent degree like MD, MS, MDS, etc. are eligible for WISE-PDF.
> **Break in Career:**
Break in career is not mandatory to apply for WISE-PDF, however, women who have a break are also encouraged to apply for this programme.
Benefits
**Fellowship Amount:** ₹55,000/- per month is provided as fellowship along with House Rent Allowance as per Department of Science and Technology (DST) norms. - **Research Grant:** ₹2,00,000/- per year is provided to support research activities under the programme. - **Equipment Support:** Financial assistance up to ₹3,00,000/- is provided for the purchase of small equipment. - **Institutional Overhead Charges:** Additional institutional overhead charges are covered as per applicable norms. - **Project Duration:** The maximum duration of the project is 3 years.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Project Proposal Document |
| 2 | Biodata of PI (Signed) |
| 3 | Mentor’s Biodata (Signed) |
| 4 | Caste Certificate (If applicable) |
| 5 | Disability Certificate (If Applicable) |
| 6 | Proof of age (Birth Certificate,10th Class certificate) |
| 7 | Photograph of PI |
| 8 | Signature of PI |
| 9 | Highest Degree certificate |
| 10 | House Rent Allowance (if eligible) |
Common questions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Who can apply for WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Applicants in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. WOS-A programme is now re-structured and re-designed in to 2 separate programmes for Ph.D. and non-Ph.D. women candidates viz. WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF) and WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. (WISE-PhD).