Sarkari Yojana
Women Scientist Scheme-A
About Women Scientist Scheme-A
Offered by MoST, this research grant lets women candidates—preferably those with at least a two-year career break and no regular employment—pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering, helping them explore re-entry into the profession. It funds a well-defined project proposal for up to three years, covering the applicant’s fellowship along with the cost of small equipment, contingencies, travel, and consumables; institutional overhead charges are provided separately. WOS-A support spans 5 disciplines: i) Physical & Mathematical Sciences (PMS), ii) Chemical Sciences (CS), iii) Life Sciences (LS), iv) Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS), and v) Engineering Technology (ET). The scheme plays a key role in gender mainstreaming, preventing brain drain from the S&T system while training and retaining women within it. It initially offers a chance to work as a bench-level scientist, eventually opening pathways to permanent positions in Science & Technology.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
01 Jan 2002
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Women Scientist Scheme-A, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a FEMALE
The applicant must be a FEMALE.
The applicant must be unemployed or hold a…
The applicant must be unemployed or hold a position other than a regular/permanent one.
The applicant's age must fall between 27 and…
The applicant's age must fall between 27 and 57 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates).
The applicant must hold one of the following…
The applicant must hold one of the following minimum qualifications:
A Post Graduate degree at least equivalent to M.Sc. in Basic or Applied Sciences, or B.Tech., MBBS, or another equivalent professional qualification.
M.Phil/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.VSc or an equivalent qualification.
A Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences.
Benefits Provided
Women Scientist Scheme-A provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
₹ 55,000/- pm (plus applicable HRA) for Ph.D
₹ 55,000/- pm (plus applicable HRA) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 30 lakh)
₹ 40,000/- pm (plus applicable HRA) for M.Phil./MTech…
₹ 40,000/- pm (plus applicable HRA) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 25 lakh)
₹ 31,000/- pm (plus applicable HRA) for M.Sc
₹ 31,000/- pm (plus applicable HRA) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 20 lakh) This grant covers the applicant's fellowship along with the cost of small equipment, contingencies, travel, and consumables. Benefits are provided for a maximum of three years. Scholarship payments are made through DBT.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Project proposal document ( Refer source for Format)
Project proposal document ( Refer source for Format)
Signed biodata of the PI (Refer source for…
Signed biodata of the PI (Refer source for Format)
Signed biodata of the mentor
Signed biodata of the mentor
Caste certificate, if SC/ST/OBC/PH
Caste certificate, if SC/ST/OBC/PH
Date of birth certificate (only for 10th class…
Date of birth certificate (only for 10th class passed)
Photograph of the PI
Photograph of the PI
Signature of the PI
Signature of the PI
Proof of highest degree held
Proof of highest degree held
House rent allowance details, if eligible (Refer source…
House rent allowance details, if eligible (Refer source for Format) Sources: https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/instructions https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/formats
2002-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Women Scientist Scheme-A through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Register on the portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/ using an active…
Register on the portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/ using an active email ID; you'll receive an auto-generated email with an ID and a link to set your password.
Once logged in to the WOS-A portal, complete…
Once logged in to the WOS-A portal, complete and submit the full Project Proposal under WOS-A, which involves submitting details online and uploading required documents in the specified formats.
Before submitting, preview the complete proposal to confirm…
Before submitting, preview the complete proposal to confirm everything is accurate—edits won't be possible after submission.
Click the "Final Submit" button to complete submission
Click the "Final Submit" button to complete submission. The proposal is saved against your login ID and can be stored or printed from the system. There is no need to submit a hard copy of the proposal to DST.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
Women in permanent position are not eligible to apply.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.