Question: Can you explain the Women In Science and Engineering-Societal Challenges with Opportunities Fellowship program?

Answer: filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT
BUTTON.Note 01: It is mandatory to submit the proposals only through online mode. There is no need to submit the hard copy of the
proposal at the DST. Proposal submitted through e-mail will not be entertainedNote 02: The PI is required to see the completeness of the
application before it is submitted finally. The PI shall keep a copy of the submitted proposal for their reference. Note 03: In case more
than one proposal is found submitted by the same PI, the last submitted proposal would be considered for evaluation.Note 04:
Incomplete or wrongly filled-up application format or application with a lack of essential information/ documents will be summarily
rejected.Note 05: Application format is available at the online portal (https://onlinedst.gov.in/, https://online-wosa.gov.in/)/ given on the
website (https://dst.gov.in/). Submission of proposals other than in the prescribed format shall summarily be rejected without any further
processing as per programme norms.Last Date for Receipt of Application:â€¢ The online Application portal is open throughout the year
for proposal submission.â€¢ For any enquiry, please contact enquiry-wosdst@gov.inDocuments Required1. CV of Mentor2. Conflict of
Interest Policy Document3. Endorsement from the Head of the Institute4. Complete Project Proposal5. Highest Degree Certificate6.
Consent Letter from Mentor7. Undertaking8. HRA declaration certificate9. Date of Birth Proof Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the
aim of this program?The aim of the program is to provide opportunities to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed
Ph.D. and want to utilize their Science & Technology knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society.Which is the implementing
department of this program?Department of Science & Technology, Government of IndiaWho can apply for the Fellowship?Women
Scientists who have completed a Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences or have equivalent degrees like MD/MS/MDS are eligible for the
WISE-SCOPE fellowship.What are the thematic areas covered under this Fellowship?1. Energy, Water and Waste Management
(EWWM) 2. Engineering and Technology Development (ETD) 3. Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (ECSD) 4.
Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AAS) 5. Health, Food, and Nutrition (HFN)What is the nature of support for the Fellow?1. Under this
Program, a fellowship amount of â‚¹55,000/- and HRA (as per norms) per month will be given to the eligible candidates. 2. The selected
fellow will also be eligible for a Research Grant of â‚¹2.00 Lakhs per year, a Field Demonstration, etc. of â‚¹1.00 Lakh (for project
tenure), and the cost of small equipment (up to a maximum of â‚¹2.00 Lakhs) along with Institutional overhead charges as per DST
norms.What is the age criterion to apply under the program?The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 60 years as of
the date of submission.Can a candidate having regular employment apply under the program?No, the candidates in regular employment
are not eligible for WISE-SCOPE fellowship.What shall be tenure of the project?The project tenure shall be up to 3 years.Can a woman
scientist who is temporarily employed apply to this program?Yes, the women scientists who are temporarily employed in research or
academics may apply to this program but they have to leave earlier assignments, if, selected for the WISE-SCOPE program.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 program?The call is open for proposal submission under WISE-SCOPE at ePMS (https://onlinedst.gov.in).Sources And
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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe â€œWomen In Science and Engineering-Societal Challenges with Opportunities (WISE-
SCOPE) Fellowshipâ€​ Program was started by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India to provide opportunities
to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their Science & Technology knowledge and
expertise for the benefit of society. This program promotes projects that directly deal with challenges at the grassroots level and address
them through Science & Technology interventions. Projects under WISE-SCOPE (WISE-Societal Challenges with Opportunities) should
provide Science & Technology solutions to our social problems, livelihood generation, drudgery reduction, health and nutrition-related
issues, management of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, disaster management, etc. The project proposal should
include the development of viable technology/technique with the possibility of lab-to-land transfer, adaptation and scaling up for the
benefit of society under the following identified broad thematic areas.Energy, Water and Waste Management (EWWM)Engineering and
Technology Development (ETD)Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (ECSD)Agriculture and Allied Sciences
(AAS)Health, Food, and Nutrition (HFN)Project Tenure: The project tenure shall be up to 3 years.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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