What you get
Category A: | - The Programme provides fellowship to the Principal Investigator @₹75,000/- per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of ₹5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @₹1.00 lakh per annum. | Category B: | - The Programme provides fellowship to the Principal Investigator @₹85,000/- per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of ₹5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @₹1.00 lakh per annum. | Co-Investigator (Co-I): | 'WIDUSHI' fellow should choose a permanent faculty as Co-I (male/female) of the project for academic and administrative support in project implementation. The service of Co-I has to be due for a period not less than the proposed period of the WIDUSHI project. The Co-I is not eligible for any separate grants under the programme.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the “WIDUSHI” programme?
The programme "Women's Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations (WIDUSHI)" is started by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under its umbrella scheme "Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)" for senior women scientists to harness their knowledge and potential for the betterment of Science and Society.
What is the aim of this programme?
WIDUSHI programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science and Technology.
Which is the implementing agency of this programme?
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Who can apply for the Programme?
The following are the primary eligibility criteria- | For Category A: Women Scientists who are permanent employees but retiring in a year or already retired/superannuated from government academic/research institutions. | For Category B: Women who are not permanent employees in any institution but working temporarily and have completed 2 independent research projects as Principal Investigator.
What are the areas covered under this Programme?
- Physical & Mathematical Sciences | - Chemical Sciences | - Life Sciences | - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences | - Engineering & Technology | - S&T based Societal Research
What is the nature of support provided to the selected scientists?
Category A: | The Programme provides fellowship to the Principal Investigator @[?]75,000/- per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of [?]5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @[?]1.00 lakh per annum. | Category B: | The Programme provides fellowship to the Principal Investigator @[?]85,000/- per month, One Research Assistant, Research Grant of [?]5.0 Lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @[?]1.00 lakh per annum.
What is the age criterion to apply under the programme?
For Category A: The age of the applicant should be between 57 to 62 years. | For Category B: The age of the applicant should be between 45 to 62 years.
What shall be tenure of the project?
The maximum duration of the project is 5 years.
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 programme?
The call is open for proposal submission under WISE-KIRAN at ePMS (https://onlinedst.gov.in).