Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation
in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Apply for Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Scheme Overview
'WIDUSHI' programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science and Technology.
Eligibility Criteria
> **Category A: The following are the primary eligibility criteria-**
**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&D projects as Principal Investigator with excellent track record. 1. **Publications:** Minimum 20 research publications with impact factor.
> **Category B: The following are the primary eligibility criteria-**
**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&D projects as Principal Investigator with excellent track record. 1. **Publications:** Minimum 10 research publications with impact factor.
> **Proposals are invited from senior women scientists in the following scientific disciplines:**
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Life Sciences
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Engineering & Technology
S&T-based Societal Research
> **Co-Investigator (Co-I):**
'WIDUSHI' 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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Benefits
> **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
> **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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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card |
| 2 | SC/ ST/ OBC/PH Certificate (if claiming age relaxation) |
| 3 | Educational certificates |
| 4 | Proof of age |
| 5 | Proof of research experience |
| 6 | List/details of publications |
| 7 | Details of Scholarships, Medals, Fellowships, Awards, Distinctions or Honors received during academic career |
| 8 | Detailed Bio-data of Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator including last 5 year’s publications in cited journals. |
| 9 | Details of the R&D Project |
| 10 | Certification by the Head of the Institute |
| 11 | Certificate from the Investigator |
| 12 | Any other relevant information |
Common questions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Who can apply for Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation 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 Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation 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
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.