Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation in Jammu and Kashmir
Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation in Jammu and Kashmir
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 Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir 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.