Sarkari Yojana
WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.
About WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.
The WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. (WISE-PhD) was launched by the Department of Science and Technology under the “Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)” umbrella scheme to give women scientists and technologists aged 27-45 years, who wish to pursue bench-level research in STEM, the chance to undertake Doctoral studies in basic and applied sciences. > Vision:
WISE-PhD enables women to pursue higher education—specifically a Ph.D.—through an independent project grant. > Objectives:
The scheme’s main goal is to encourage women scientists to undertake Doctoral research in science and engineering and involve them in knowledge dissemination through SSR. > Target Group:
Women who hold a Post Graduate degree in Basic or Applied Sciences (or an equivalent qualification) and wish to pursue a Ph.D. in basic & applied sciences can apply for financial support under WISE-PhD. Women in regular employment cannot apply. > Scientific Disciplines:
WISE-PhD covers 5 scientific disciplines: (1) Physical and Mathematical Sciences (2) Chemical Sciences (3) Life Sciences (4) Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and (5) Engineering & Technology > Project Duration:
The project runs for a maximum of five (5) years, or until submission of the Ph.D. thesis, whichever comes first.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department Of Science & Technology, Government Of India
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D., applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Unemployed women wishing to pursue a Ph.D
Unemployed women wishing to pursue a Ph.D. may apply for a WISE-PhD fellowship. Both candidates yet to register for a Ph.D. and those already registered but not receiving a fellowship from any other source can apply. However, candidates who have already completed two (2) years of their Ph.D. as of the application date are NOT eligible. Key eligibility criteria include: Qualification:
Applicants need an M.Sc./M.Tech
Applicants need an M.Sc./M.Tech. or an equivalent degree such as B.Tech., M.Phil., or M.Pharm. in basic and applied sciences from a recognized University/Institute. Age:
The minimum age to apply is 27 years…
The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 45 years (SC/ST/PH candidates get a 3-year relaxation on the upper limit). Age is calculated as of the WISE-PhD application submission date. Employment:
Women in regular employment cannot apply for WISE-PhD
Women in regular employment cannot apply for WISE-PhD.
Benefits Provided
WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The fellowship pays ₹37,000/- per month, plus House…
The fellowship pays ₹37,000/- per month, plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per applicable norms.
The programme also provides a Research Grant of…
The programme also provides a Research Grant of ₹1.00 lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges of ₹0.50 lakh per year (per DST norms).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A complete project proposal in the prescribed format
A complete project proposal in the prescribed format
A complete project proposal in the prescribed format
A complete project proposal in the prescribed format
High school certificate
High school certificate
Certificate for the highest degree obtained
Certificate for the highest degree obtained
SC/ ST/ PH certificate, if age relaxation is…
SC/ ST/ PH certificate, if age relaxation is being claimed
Certificate from the head of the institution
Certificate from the head of the institution
Ph.D
Ph.D. registration letter, if already registered
Consent letter from the scientist mentor cum Ph.D
Consent letter from the scientist mentor cum Ph.D. supervisor
Bio-data of the scientist mentor
Bio-data of the scientist mentor
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. through the online application process outlined below.
The call for proposals under WISE-PhD stays open…
The call for proposals under WISE-PhD stays open all year on ePMS (https://onlinedst.gov.in).
Find the proposal format at https://dst.gov.in and https://onlinedst.gov.in…
Find the proposal format at https://dst.gov.in and https://onlinedst.gov.in under the WISE-KIRAN Division.
Log in at https://onlinedst.gov.in/ to reach the "DST…
Log in at https://onlinedst.gov.in/ to reach the "DST e-PMS Portal" homepage.
Click "New PI Registration" and enter the required…
Click "New PI Registration" and enter the required details for new-user registration. Under 'Personal Information', enter the Department, Institute, and Institute Address matching the Host Institute chosen for the WISE-PhD programme, and set Designation as 'WISE-PhD Fellow'.
After logging in, click the "Submit proposals" link,…
After logging in, click the "Submit proposals" link, which opens a page requesting details across several sections—General information, Principal investigator, etc. Fill in every mandatory field as applicable. (SC/ST/PH candidates seeking age relaxation should select the relevant option and upload supporting documents.)
Under 'Financial Details', enter the 'WISE-PhD Fellow' fellowship…
Under 'Financial Details', enter the 'WISE-PhD Fellow' fellowship amount for each year, computed at ₹4,44,000/- per year (@₹37,000/-* per month). Calculate and enter HRA at the applicable rate of 0/9/18/27 percent of the fellowship amount. The research grant is fixed at ₹1,00,000/- per year and overhead at ₹50,000/- per year—fill these in accordingly.
If you have the Host Institute's PFMS Unique…
If you have the Host Institute's PFMS Unique Code, enter it under 'PFMS Details'; otherwise, skip this section.
Once all details are entered, click "Preview" to…
Once all details are entered, click "Preview" to review everything before final submission. The preview page shows all the information you've entered—go back to correct anything, or click "Submit" to push the data to the server.
Applicants should carefully fill in and verify all…
Applicants should carefully fill in and verify all details themselves, as no changes are possible once the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON is clicked.
Selection Process:
Project proposals received under WISE-PhD undergo a preliminary screening, and final selection follows the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committees (SECs). DST's final decision is communicated to applicants only after the required administrative and financial approvals are obtained.
Last date for Receipt of Application:
The online application portal remains open throughout the year for proposal submission.
For queries, contact enquiry-wosdst@gov.in
Note 01: Proposals must be submitted only online; there is no need to submit a hard copy to DST. Proposals sent via e-mail will not be accepted.
Note 02: The PI must verify the application is complete before final submission. Once submitted, a new proposal can only be submitted if the earlier one is rejected on evaluation. PIs should retain a copy of their submitted proposal for reference.
Note 03: Applications that are incomplete, incorrectly filled, or missing essential information/documents will be summarily rejected.
Note 04: Proposals submitted in any format other than the prescribed one will be summarily rejected without further processing, per programme norms.
Objectives
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