Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation

Description
A new programme “Women& 39;s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations WIDUSHI ” is started by the Department of Science and Technology DST under its umbrella scheme “Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN WISE-KIRAN ” for senior women scientists to harness their knowledge and potential for the betterment of Science and Society. WIDUSHI programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science and Technology.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• &gt; **Category A:**
• **Fellowship (Principal Investigator):** ₹75,000/- per month - **Research Assistant:** 1 position provided - **Research Grant:** ₹5,00,000 per year - **Institutional Overhead Charges:** ₹1,00,000/- per annum
• &gt; **Category B:**
• **Fellowship (Principal Investigator):** ₹85,000/- per month - **Research Assistant:** 1 position provided - **Research Grant:** ₹5,00,000 per year - **Institutional Overhead Charges:** ₹1,00,000/- per annum
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Eligibility Criteria
1. &gt; **Category A: The following are the primary eligibility criteria-**
2. **Employment:** Women Scientists who are permanent employees but retiring in a year or already retired/superannuated from government academic/research institutions. 1. **Age:** 57-62 years 1. **Qualification:** Women Scientists having Ph.D. in Basic/Applied Sciences or equivalent degree. 1. **Research Experience:** Minimum 2 R&amp;amp;D projects as Principal Investigator with excellent track record. 1. **Publications:** Minimum 20 research publications with impact factor.
3. &gt; **Category B: The following are the primary eligibility criteria-**
4. **Employment:** Women who are not permanent employees in any institution but working temporarily and have completed 2 independent research projects as Principal Investigator. 1. **Age:** 45-62 years 1. **Qualification:** Women Scientists having Ph.D. in Basic/Applied Sciences or equivalent degree. 1. **Research Experience:** Minimum 2 R&amp;amp;D projects as Principal Investigator with excellent track record. 1. **Publications:** Minimum 10 research publications with impact factor.
5. &amp;gt; **Proposals are invited from senior women scientists in the following scientific disciplines:**
6. Physical &amp;amp;amp; Mathematical Sciences
7. Chemical Sciences
8. Life Sciences
9. Earth &amp;amp;amp; Atmospheric Sciences
10. Engineering &amp;amp;amp; Technology
11. S&amp;amp;amp;T-based Societal Research
12. &gt; **Co-Investigator (Co-I):**
13. &amp;#39;WIDUSHI&amp;#39; fellow should choose a permanent faculty as Co-I (male/female) of the project for academic and administrative support in project implementation. The service of Co-I has to be due for a period not less than the proposed period of the WIDUSHI project. The Co-I is not eligible for any separate grants under the programme.
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Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card
• SC/ ST/ OBC/PH Certificate (if claiming age relaxation)
• Educational certificates
• Proof of age
• Proof of research experience
• List/details of publications
• Details of Scholarships, Medals, Fellowships, Awards, Distinctions or Honors received during academic career
• Detailed Bio-data of Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator including last 5 year’s publications in cited journals.
• Details of the R&D Project
• Certification by the Head of the Institute
• Certificate from the Investigator
• Any other relevant information

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “WIDUSHI” programme?
A: The programme "Women's Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations (WIDUSHI)" is started by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under its umbrella scheme "Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)" for senior women scientists to harness their knowledge and potential for the betterment of Science and Society.

Q: What is the aim of this programme?
A: WIDUSHI programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science and Technology.

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

Q: Who can apply for the Programme?
A: The following are the primary eligibility criteria-
For Category A: Women Scientists who are permanent employees but retiring in a year or already retired/superannuated from government academic/research institutions.
For Category B: Women who are not permanent employees in any institution but working temporarily and have completed 2 independent research projects as Principal Investigator.

Q: What are the areas covered under this Programme?
A: 1. Physical & Mathematical Sciences
2. Chemical Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
5. Engineering & Technology
6. S&T based Societal Research

Q: What is the nature of support provided to the selected scientists?
A: Category A:
The Programme provides fellowship to the Principal Investigator @[?]75,000/- per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of [?]5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @[?]1.00 lakh per annum.
Category B:
The Programme provides fellowship to the Principal Investigator @[?]85,000/- per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of [?]5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @[?]1.00 lakh per annum.

Q: What is the age criterion to apply under the programme?
A: For Category A: The age of the applicant should be between 57 to 62 years.
For Category B: The age of the applicant should be between 45 to 62 years.

Q: What shall be tenure of the project?
A: The maximum duration of the project is 5 years.

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 programme?
A: The call is open for proposal submission under WISE-KIRAN at ePMS (https://onlinedst.gov.in).