Sarkari Yojana
WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship
About WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) runs the umbrella scheme “Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)” to support women across all walks of life in Science & Technology. As part of restructuring its flagship “Women Scientists Scheme,” DST introduced the “WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF),” which gives women scientists and technologists aged 27-60 the chance to continue bench-level research in basic and applied sciences. > Scientific Disciplines:
(1) Physical & Mathematical Sciences [PM] (2) Chemical Sciences [CS] (3) Life Sciences [LS] (4) Earth & Atmospheric Sciences [EA] (5) Engineering & Technology [ET]
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 Post-Doctoral Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Employment
Employment:
Candidates in regular employment cannot apply for WISE-PDF
Candidates in regular employment cannot apply for WISE-PDF. Women scientists in temporary research or academic positions may apply, but must leave their earlier assignment if the WISE-PDF project is approved. Positions such as research staff on any project, Post-Doctoral Fellow, or Research Associate are treated as temporary assignments. Age:
The minimum age to apply is 27 years…
The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 60 years; women scientists below 27 are NOT eligible. Educational Qualification:
Women Scientists holding a Ph.D
Women Scientists holding a Ph.D. in Basic/Applied Science, or an equivalent degree such as MD, MS, or MDS, are eligible for WISE-PDF. Break in Career:
A career break is not a mandatory requirement…
A career break is not a mandatory requirement for WISE-PDF, though women with a break are also encouraged to apply.
Benefits Provided
WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Fellowship Amount
Fellowship Amount: A fellowship of ₹55,000/- per month is provided, along with House Rent Allowance per Department of Science and Technology (DST) norms.
Research Grant: ₹2,00,000/- per year is provided to support research activities under the programme.
Equipment Support: Financial assistance of up to ₹3,00,000/- is provided for purchasing small equipment.
Institutional Overhead Charges: Additional institutional overhead charges are covered as per applicable norms.
Project Duration: The project runs for a maximum of 3 years.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Project proposal document
Project proposal document
Signed biodata of the Principal Investigator (PI)
Signed biodata of the Principal Investigator (PI)
Signed biodata of the mentor
Signed biodata of the mentor
Caste certificate, if applicable
Caste certificate, if applicable
Disability certificate, if applicable
Disability certificate, if applicable
Proof of age, such as a birth certificate…
Proof of age, such as a birth certificate or 10th class certificate
Photograph of the PI
Photograph of the PI
Signature of the PI
Signature of the PI
Certificate for the highest degree held
Certificate for the highest degree held
House rent allowance proof (if eligible) Note
House rent allowance proof (if eligible) Note: All PPD formats can be found on the portal's homepage under the "Formats" section for applicants' reference.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Submit proposals through the DST-WISE portal "https://onlinedst.gov.in/", which…
Submit proposals through the DST-WISE portal "https://onlinedst.gov.in/", which stays open year-round.
First-time applicants must register on the portal using…
First-time applicants must register on the portal using an active e-mail ID to apply for WISE-PDF.
An auto-generated email containing an ID and a…
An auto-generated email containing an ID and a password-creation link will be sent to the applicant.
After registering, log in to the portal and…
After registering, log in to the portal and complete the WISE-PDF Project Proposal application form.
Before submitting, preview the full proposal to confirm…
Before submitting, preview the full proposal to confirm everything is correct—edits are possible at this stage but not after submission.
Once satisfied that the proposal is complete, click…
Once satisfied that the proposal is complete, click "Final Submit" to submit it.
The submitted proposal can be viewed after logging…
The submitted proposal can be viewed after logging in, and can also be printed or saved for reference. Note 01: Several Project Proposal Documents (PPDs), some to be submitted online and some to be uploaded, are required. Note 02: File size must not exceed 2MB. Note 03: Preparing the files to be uploaded in advance helps ensure a smooth, timely submission. Note 04: Formats for all PPDs are available on the portal's homepage under 'Formats' for applicants' reference. Note 05: There is no need to submit a hard copy of the proposal to DST.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.