The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has organized the National Awards for Women’s Development through Application of Science & Technology in India. These awards are open for only Indian researchers.
The aim of the awards is to give an opportunity to excellent researchers.
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( votes)Course Level: These awards are available to pursue the research programme.
Study Subject: These awards are available in the field of Science & Technology.
Scholarship Award: These awards will cover the following:
- This prestigious award is announced every year. It comprises of a memento, a citation and a cash prize of Rs.5.00 lakh (Five Lakhs) for Individual and Rs.15.00 lakhs(Fifteen Lakhs) for the Institutional category.
Numbers of Scholarships: Not known
Scholarship can be taken in India
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The award is open to resident Indian citizens and institutions registered in India. Employees of Department of Science & Technology are not eligible for this award.
- The individual/ institution should have a minimum experience of 10 years and outstanding contribution in research, design, development, adaptation or application of science and technology at the grassroots level for women’s development.
- Individuals/ institutions that have received this award earlier are not eligible for consideration.
Nationality: Indian applicants can apply for these awards.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum experience of 10 years and outstanding contribution in research.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply by post.
- Nominations may be made in the format prescribed as above, in soft and hard copy form (3 copies) and mailed.
- Attach a narrative of contributions of the nominee (relevant to women’s development through the application of science and technology (about 1000 words) clearly bringing out the following:
- Projects are undertaken along with objectives
- Timeline of achievements of the nominee during the last 10 years.
- Strategies adopted
- Innovations
- Outcomes in terms of benefit to women
- Was this Initiative / Nominee a Winner of any Award instituted by any other National/International Organization? (If so, please provide brief details thereof)
- Supporting documents
Application Deadline: The application deadline is September 30, 2017.