India Women Scientist Fellowship Programme 2008

March 27, 2008

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Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science
AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(An Autonomous Grant-in–aid Institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India)

Women Scientist Fellowship Programme 2008
The Fellowship Scheme for Women Scientists for societal programmes (WOS – B) is initiative of the department of science & technology. This scheme is meant for all those women having a burning desire to utilize their scientific acumen through active research and development projects which are aimed at meeting societal needs and aspirations.
Objectives:
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Provide an opportunity for women scientists to re-enter into active research after a career break through support for S&T based R&D projects addressing the needs of people in unorganized urban or rural areas; and
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Provide opportunity for S&T capacity building of women on issues relevant in societal programmes.
Project proposals could be for:
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Research, development and adaptation of technology to improve the quality of life and provide additional opportunities for income generation in rural areas or urban slums;
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Adaptation and transfer of an innovative technology from laboratory to field;
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Capacity building of applicant in technology areas relevant to the needs in rural areas.
Nature of Support Provided:
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Support will include a scholarship grant of Rs.15,000 per month for candidates with Ph.D., M.Tech., MS/MD and Rs.10,000 per month for candidates having post graduate degree for a period of two years.
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Grant for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, travel and overheads will also be considered if found necessary under the work plan.
Qualifications:
Indian nationals living in India and who are currently not employed in permanent position and who possess one of the following qualifications:
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Ph.D. degree in science, master’s degree in engineering or technology, architecture, medicine or pharmacy.
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Who have break in career for at least three years or more after having masters degree in science or bachelor’s degree in engineering or medicine, architecture, or pharmacy.
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Age: The applicant should be below the age of 50 years as on 15/02/2008.
Others:
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Candidates selected for award of the fellowship are not expected to register for higher degree during the period of fellowship.
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Candidates already having a regular jobs or fellowship will not be considered unless they advance cogent reasons for making the change. In such cases the application should be accompanied by a letter from the Head of the Institution agreeing to release the candidate.
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The project proposal must show an active association with a field agency in regard to implementation of the project irrespective of the fact whether the candidate is attached to an educational institution or R&D institution or any other agency. A certificate from the host institution, where the project will be actually carried out extending infrastructural or administrative support for the project must be enclosed with the application. Similarly, a certificate from the identified field agency showing the agreement to get associated with the project is also required.
Duration: The scholarship will be given for duration of two years. The period may be extended to the third year in exceptional cases, if recommended by experts during periodic reviews.