WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship
in Karnataka
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WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Karnataka
WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Karnataka.
Apply for WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Karnataka
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 Karnataka
Who can apply for WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Karnataka?
Eligible residents of Karnataka 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 Karnataka?
Applicants in Karnataka 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).