Programmes & Schemes

Mobility Scheme

The Mobility Scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city) and will act as filler while searching other career option at new place

Programme Type: Women Schemes

Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Focus Area: Science and Technology

Target Audience: Women Scientist

Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Eligibility: Scientists/academicians working at permanent position in any Government Institution/R&D Lab/University and Upper age limit is 50 years

Purpose: Capacity Building

Duration: 5 Years

Application Method: Offline

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Awardees will receive a consolidated amount of salary per month till project duration. In addition, to need based one manpower support, there will be a research grant of Rs 5.00 lac per annum

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