Women Scientists Scheme-A (WOS-A) provides platform to women scientists and technologists for pursuing research in basic or applied sciences in frontier areas of science and engineering.
Programme Type: Women Schemes
Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India
Focus Area: Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, and Engineering Technology
Target Audience: Women Scientist
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Eligibility: Women having qualification in Science and Technology area and in the gae group of 27 to 57 years
Application Method: Online
Fellowship / Financial Assistance: 1. Rs 55,000/- pm for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.30 lakh)
2. Rs 40,000/- pm for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.25 lakh)
3. Rs 31,000/- pm for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.20 lakh)