Women Scientist Scheme-B

Description
A Research Grant by MoST for female candidates with break in their career interested in addressing societal challenges through viable S&T interventions. This scheme will provide a research grant for a well-defined project proposal for a period of maximum three years. This grant will cover the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc. Institutional overhead charges will be extra. Women scientists who wish to apply under this scheme are required to develop their own project/proposals for scientific and technological solutions to address issues preferably at enhance quality-of-life the grassroots level. The proposal must clearly bring out the societal benefit to be accrued through well conceived plan for development of technology/technique and/or adaptation/ customization. The candidate should have adequate S&T skills and be adept at techniques to deliver the proposed outcome.

Exclusions
• The female candidate who is employed in a regular/permanent position are not eligible to apply.

Definitions
Person with Disability (PwD)
“person with disability” means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others;
(Source: https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A2016-49_1.pdf)

Scheduled Tribe (ST)
"such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this constitution"
(Source: https://tribal.nic.in/ST/LatestListofScheduledtribes.pdf)

Scheduled Caste (SC)
as defined in The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 C.O.19
(Source: http://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Compendium-2016.pdf)

Other Backward Class (OBC)
as defined in the report of Mandal Commission. The State wise list of OBCs is given by National Commission for Backward Classes, a Constitutional Body under Article 338B of the Constitution of India.
(Source: http://www.ncbc.nic.in/User_Panel/CentralListStateView.aspx#)

Benefits
• ₹ 55,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 30 lakh (excluding HRA and Overhead)
• ₹ 40,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 25 lakh (excluding HRA and Overhead)
• ₹ 31,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 20 lakh (excluding HRA and Overhead)

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a FEMALE.
2. The applicant must either be unemployed or in a position other than a regular/permanent position.
3. The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 57 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates)
4. The applicant must hold either of the following Minimum essential qualifications:
5. - Minimum Post Graduate degree, equivalent to M.Sc. in Basic or Applied Sciences or B.Tech. or MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications;
6. - M.Phil/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.VSc or equivalent qualifications;
7. - PhD in Basic or Applied Sciences.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Register at the online portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/ using your active email ID. An auto-generated mail will be received with an ID and link to create a password.
Online — https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/
Step 1: Register at the online portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/ using your active email ID. An auto-generated mail will be received with an ID and link to create a password.

Step 2: Step 2: After logging in to the WOS-B portal, fill out and submit the full Project Proposal under WOS-B. Project Proposal Document (PPD) includes online submission and uploading of the required documents in the said formats.
Online — https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/
Step 2: After logging in to the WOS-B portal, fill out and submit the full Project Proposal under WOS-B. Project Proposal Document (PPD) includes online submission and uploading of the required documents in the said formats.

Step 3: Step 3: Before submission preview your full proposal to make sure that everything is correct and in order. You will not be allowed to edit the contents after submission.
Online — https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/
Step 3: Before submission preview your full proposal to make sure that everything is correct and in order. You will not be allowed to edit the contents after submission.

Step 4: Step 4: You need to click on the "Final Submit" button for the final submission of the proposal. Your proposal will remain to save with your login ID and it may be saved in the system and also can be printed.
Online — https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/
Step 4: You need to click on the "Final Submit" button for the final submission of the proposal. Your proposal will remain to save with your login ID and it may be saved in the system and also can be printed.

Required Documents
• Project Proposal Document (Refer source for Format)
• Biodata of PI (Signed) (Refer source for Format)
• Mentor’s Biodata (Signed)
• Caste Certificate (If SC/ST/OBC/PH)
• DOB certificate (10th class passed only)
• Photograph of PI
• Signature of PI
• Highest Degree
• House Rent Allowance (if Eligible) (Refer source for Format)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?
A: The benefits are provided for a period of maximum three years.

Q: What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?
A: The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.

Q: What benefits are covered under Project Cost?
A: The Project Cost consists of Fellowship of Principal Investigator (PI), Consumables, Travel, Contingencies, and Minor Equipment but excluding HRA and overheads.

Q: Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail to get promoted to the next semester?
A: No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.

Q: Can I apply offline for the scholarship?
A: No. You need to visit https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/ to apply.

Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.

Q: Which scientific disciplines are covered under this grant?
A: Agriculture, Food and Environmental Challenges (AFE) Strengthening Health Care and Nutrition (HN)
Energy (ER)
Water and Waste Management (WWM)
Engineering and IT Solutions to Societal Issues (EIT) Harnessing Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Q: Is it possible to pursue PhD along with a WOS-B project?
A: Yes, the beneficiary is allowed to do so.

Q: I am 24 years in age. Can I apply for the scheme?
A: Women scientists, less than 27 years of age are not eligible.

Q: Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?
A: No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.

Q: What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?
A: The format should be.pdf. The size of each document should not be greater than 2MB.

Q: How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Q: I have a query regarding the application process. Whom should I contact regarding the same?
A: For further inquiries regarding WOS-B please send email to: [email protected]

Q: Do I need to apply as a PI or as a Mentor?
A: The applicant must apply as Principal Investigator. Mentor will not be considered as an applicant.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the hard copy of the online application?
A: Hard copy of submitted online application has to reach the department within twenty days from the last date of online submission of proposals including extended period, if any.