Question: What is Womenâ€™s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovation?

Answer: **Eligibility:** criteria-Employment: Women who are not permanent employees in any institution but working temporarily and have
completed 2 independent research projects as Principal Investigator.Age: 45-62 yearsQualification: Women Scientists having Ph.D. in
Basic/Applied Sciences or equivalent degree.Research Experience: Minimum 2 R&D projects as Principal Investigator with excellent
track record.Publications: Minimum 10 research publications with impact factor.Application ProcessOnlineRegistration Process:Step 01:
The proposal submission is open throughout the year.Step 02: The proposal format is available at https://dst.gov.in/,
https://onlinedst.gov.in/ and https://online-wosa.gov.in/ under WISE-KIRAN Division.Step 03: Log on to https://onlinedst.gov.in/ to
access the home page of the â€œDST e-PMS Portalâ€​.Step 04: Click on â€œNew PI Registrationâ€​ and fill in the requisite details for
New user registration. In the â€˜Personal Informationâ€™ section, fill- department, Institute, and Institute Address as per the Host
Institute identified for the WIDUSHI programme.Step 05: After logging-in, click on the â€œSubmit proposalâ€​ option and then
â€œInitiate New Proposalâ€​. Search the programme by Division Name or Call By Programme/Scheme.Step 06: Select the
Programme/Scheme name (WIDUSHI) and then click on â€œStart Submissionâ€​. Select the category and fill in all the information as
required in the form.Step 07: After filling in all the particulars, preview your details before the final submission of the application form
by clicking on the â€œPreviewâ€​ button. The preview page will display all the facts/ particulars that you have mentioned. If there is
something that you wish to update, go back and correct the information, or else proceed with the filled details by clicking on the
â€œSubmitâ€​ button to finally push data into the server.Step 08: Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in
the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.Selection
Process:The project proposals received will be screened and the Principal Investigator (PI) of â€˜screened-inâ€™ proposals will be called
for presentation before Programme Advisory Committee for final recommendation. The final decision of DST will be communicated to
the applicants only after obtaining due administrative and financial approvals.For detailed information:â€¢ Please refer WIDUSHI
Guidelines at www.dst.gov.in and online-wosa.gov.in. For further clarification email enquiry-wosdst@gov.in. Documents
RequiredIdentity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN CardSC/ ST/ OBC/PH Certificate (if claiming age relaxation)Educational
certificatesProof of ageProof of research experienceList/details of publicationsDetails of Scholarships, Medals, Fellowships, Awards,
Distinctions or Honors received during academic careerDetailed Bio-data of Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator including last 5
yearâ€™s publications in cited journals.Details of the R&D ProjectCertification by the Head of the InstituteCertificate from the
InvestigatorAny other relevant informationFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the â€œWIDUSHIâ€​ programme?The programme
â€œWomen's Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations (WIDUSHI)â€​ is started by the Department of
Science and Technology (DST) under its umbrella scheme â€œWomen in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)â€​ for
senior women scientists to harness their knowledge and potential for the betterment of Science and Society.What is the aim of this
programme?WIDUSHI programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas
of Science and Technology.Which is the implementing agency of this programme?Department of Science & Technology, Government of
IndiaWho can apply for the Programme?The following are the primary eligibility criteria- For Category A: Women Scientists who are
permanent employees but retiring in a year or already retired/superannuated from government academic/research institutions. For
Category B: Women who are not permanent employees in any institution but working temporarily and have completed 2 independent
research projects as Principal Investigator.What are the areas covered under this Programme?1. Physical & Mathematical Sciences 2.
Chemical Sciences 3. Life Sciences 4. Earth & Atmospheric Sciences 5. Engineering & Technology 6. S&T based Societal
ResearchWhat is the nature of support provided to the selected scientists?Category A: The Programme provides fellowship to the
Principal Investigator @â‚¹75,000/- per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of â‚¹5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional
overhead charges @â‚¹1.00 lakh per annum. Category B: The Programme provides fellowship to the Principal Investigator @â‚¹85,000/-
per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of â‚¹5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @â‚¹1.00 lakh per annum.
What is the age criterion to apply under the programme?For Category A: The age of the applicant should be between 57 to 62 years. For
Category B: The age of the applicant should be between 45 to 62 years.What shall be tenure of the project?The maximum duration of the
project is 5 years.What is the last date for receipt of Application?The online Application portal is open throughout the year for proposal
submission.How to apply under the programme?The call is open for proposal submission under WISE-KIRAN at ePMS
(https://onlinedst.gov.in).Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOfficial WebsiteE-PMS PortalDST PortalOkWas this helpful?News and
UpdatesNo new news and updates availableShareYou need to before applying
for schemesCancelIt seems you have already initiated your application
earlier.To know more please visit CancelApply NowMinistry Of Science And TechnologyWomenâ€™s Instinct for
Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights &
InnovationFellowshipKIRANResearchRetiredScientistWIDUSHIWomanDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments
RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsA new programme â€œWomen's Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights &
Innovations (WIDUSHI)â€​ is started by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under its umbrella scheme â€œWomen in
Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)â€​ for senior women scientists to harness their knowledge and potential for the
betterment of Science and Society. WIDUSHI programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in
interdisciplinary areas of Science and Technology.Proposals are invited from senior women scientists in the following scientific
disciplines:Physical & Mathematical SciencesChemical SciencesLife SciencesEarth & Atmospheric SciencesEngineering &
TechnologyS&T based Societal ResearchTarget Group: The target group is categorized into the following 2 categories:Category-A:
Retiring or retired Women ScientistCategory-B: Senior Women Scientists who are not in regular employmentProject Duration: The
maximum duration of the project is 5 years.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
availableÂ©2024Powered byDigital India Corporation(DIC)Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)Government of IndiaÂ®Quick
LinksAbout UsContact UsScreen ReaderAccessibility StatementFrequently Asked QuestionsDisclaimerTerms & ConditionsUseful
LinksGet in touch4th Floor, NeGD, Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003, Indiasupport-
myscheme[at]digitalindia[dot]gov[dot]in(011) 24303714Last Updated On : 28/03/2024 | v-2.1.1