Sarkari Yojana
Mobility Scheme
About Mobility Scheme
The “Mobility Scheme,” launched under the Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Programme by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, tackles the relocation challenges faced by women scientists in regular government positions. It gives women scientists struggling with job continuity due to relocation — marriage, a husband’s transfer, caring for ailing parents, or accompanying children studying elsewhere — a bridging option while they look for career opportunities at their new location. The initiative aims to ease the early phases of a woman scientist’s move, letting her stay active in research alongside other domestic responsibilities, by offering a contractual research award that supports independent research.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department Of Science & Technology, Govt. Of India
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Mobility Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Women scientists/academicians in a permanent position at any…
Women scientists/academicians in a permanent position at any Government Institution/R&D Lab/University, willing to resign or take long leave from that position to take up the fellowship and return to their parent organisation once it ends.
The new location must be at least 500…
The new location must be at least 500 km from the current city.
The upper age limit for applying is 50…
The upper age limit for applying is 50 years.
Benefits Provided
Mobility Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Monthly Salary
Monthly Salary: A consolidated monthly salary is paid to awardees for the entire project duration.
Manpower Support: Manpower support is provided as needed to help implement the project.
Research Grant: ₹5,00,000/- per annum covers consumables, contingencies, travel, and minor equipment.
Duration: The award runs for a maximum of five (5) years total, with no renewal available after that period.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Identity proof
Identity proof
Research proposal
Research proposal
Proof of current employment
Proof of current employment
Relocation proof
Relocation proof
Academic and professional certificates
Academic and professional certificates
Age proof
Age proof
Bank account details
Bank account details
Any other documents that may be required
Any other documents that may be required
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Mobility Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
The applicant prepares a full-fledged research proposal in…
The applicant prepares a full-fledged research proposal in her area of expertise.
Five copies of the application form, including general…
Five copies of the application form, including general information and the research proposal, must be submitted in the prescribed format available at https://dst.gov.in.
Five (5) copies of the application should be…
Five (5) copies of the application should be sent by speed post to the Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016. Note: The envelope may be superscribed with "Mobility Scheme".
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.