Scientific disciplines for the Scholarship - The scholarships have been instituted in the following subject areas: Physical (1), Chemical (2), Mathematical (3), Life Sciences (4), Earth Sciences (5), Atmospheric Sciences (6), Engineering Sciences (7) and Other Science Streams (8). These subject areas would be identified by the respective subject codes (1 - 8) as given in the associated parenthesis. A project proposal should be submitted in active collaboration with an academic/R & D institution in the chosen subject area.

Support - This scheme would provide a research grant with an upper limit of Rs. 15 Lakhs for the sanctioned R & D project proposal for a period of three years towards the cost of small Equipment, Contingencies, Travel and Consumable. Apart from this, the selected women scientists, if not holding regular positions, would receive a Research Scholarship. Institutional Overhead Charges would be extra.

For the candidates applying under the "Break in Career" category, a minimum of two years of break in service is required Age relaxation of 5 years would be given to candidates belonging to SC/ ST/OBC and Physically Handicapped Category. Necessary attested copies of supporting documents to this effect must be enclosed.


Further details can be had from Ms. Nisha Mendiratta, Scientist 'D' & Officer In-Charge, Women Scientists Scheme (WOS - 'A'), Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi 110016. The application format is also available at the (website http://www.serc-dst.org) Last date - December.