Women In Science and Engineering-Societal Challenges with Opportunities Fellowship

Description
The “Women In Science and Engineering-Societal Challenges with Opportunities WISE-SCOPE Fellowship” Program was started by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India to provide opportunities to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their Science & Technology knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society. This program promotes projects that directly deal with challenges at the grassroots level and address them through Science & Technology interventions. Projects under WISE-SCOPE WISE-Societal Challenges with Opportunities should provide Science & Technology solutions to our social problems, livelihood generation, drudgery reduction, health and nutrition-related issues, management of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, disaster management, etc. The project proposal should include the development of viable technology/technique with the possibility of lab-to-land transfer, adaptation and scaling up for the benefit of society under the following identified broad thematic areas. 1. Energy, Water and Waste Management EWWM 1. Engineering and Technology Development ETD 1. Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development ECSD 1. Agriculture and Allied Sciences AAS 1. Health, Food, and Nutrition HFN Project Tenure: The project tenure shall be up to 3 years.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• Under this Program, a fellowship amount of ₹55,000/- and HRA (as per norms) per month will be given to the eligible candidates.
• The selected fellow will also be eligible for a Research Grant of ₹2.00 Lakhs per year, a Field Demonstration, etc. of ₹1.00 Lakh (for project tenure), and the cost of small equipment (up to a maximum of ₹2.00 Lakhs) along with Institutional overhead charges as per DST norms.

Eligibility Criteria
1. &gt; **Employment:**
2. - Candidates in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-SCOPE.
3. **Note 01:** The women scientists who are temporarily employed in research or academics may apply to this program but they have to leave earlier assignments, if, selected for the WISE-SCOPE program.
4. **Note 02:** The position of the applicant in any project, as Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Associate, etc. will be considered a temporary assignment.
5. &gt; **Age:**
6. - The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 60 years as of the date of submission.
7. &gt; **Educational Qualification:**
8. - Women Scientists who have completed a Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences or have equivalent degrees like MD/MS/MDS are eligible for the WISE-SCOPE fellowship.

Required Documents
• CV of Mentor
• Conflict of Interest Policy Document
• Endorsement from the Head of the Institute
• Complete Project Proposal
• Highest Degree Certificate
• Consent Letter from Mentor
• Undertaking
• HRA declaration certificate
• Date of Birth Proof

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of this program?
A: The aim of the program is to provide opportunities to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their Science & Technology knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society.

Q: Which is the implementing department of this program?
A: Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

Q: Who can apply for the Fellowship?
A: Women Scientists who have completed a Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences or have equivalent degrees like MD/MS/MDS are eligible for the WISE-SCOPE fellowship.

Q: What are the thematic areas covered under this Fellowship?
A: 1. Energy, Water and Waste Management (EWWM)
2. Engineering and Technology Development (ETD)
3. Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (ECSD)
4. Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AAS)
5. Health, Food, and Nutrition (HFN)

Q: What is the nature of support for the Fellow?
A: 1. Under this Program, a fellowship amount of [?]55,000/- and HRA (as per norms) per month will be given to the eligible candidates.
2. The selected fellow will also be eligible for a Research Grant of [?]2.00 Lakhs per year, a Field Demonstration, etc. of [?]1.00 Lakh (for project tenure), and the cost of small equipment (up to a maximum of [?]2.00 Lakhs) along with Institutional overhead charges as per DST norms.

Q: What is the age criterion to apply under the program?
A: The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 60 years as of the date of submission.

Q: Can a candidate having regular employment apply under the program?
A: No, the candidates in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-SCOPE fellowship.

Q: What shall be tenure of the project?
A: The project tenure shall be up to 3 years.

Q: Can a woman scientist who is temporarily employed apply to this program?
A: Yes, the women scientists who are temporarily employed in research or academics may apply to this program but they have to leave earlier assignments, if, selected for the WISE-SCOPE program.

Q: What is the last date for receipt of Application?
A: The online Application portal is open throughout the year for proposal submission.

Q: How to apply under the program?
A: The call is open for proposal submission under WISE-SCOPE at ePMS (https://onlinedst.gov.in).