Fellowship Other Women-Only Funding Available

WISE-KIRAN (Women in Science and Engineering), Department of Science and Technology

Official Website dst.gov.in

About This Program

India's umbrella national scheme for women in science and engineering, run by the Department of Science and Technology to address career breaks, re-entry and under-representation across the pipeline. Fellowship components include WISE-PhD for women aged 27 to 45 pursuing doctorates for up to five years, WISE-PDF for post-doctoral research for ages 27 to 60, WISE-SCOPE for translational research on societal problems across five applied themes, and WIDUSHI for senior women scientists near or past retirement up to age 62. Career components include WISE-IPR, a one-year intellectual property training track for postgraduates aged 25 to 45, and WINGS for international internships, fellowships and scientific visits. Institutional components include CURIE research infrastructure funding for women's universities and colleges, the GATI gender equity charter across 30 institutions, and Vigyan Jyoti, a school programme reaching around 25,000 girls in Classes 9 to 12.

Program Details

Field
Other
Level
Fellowship
Country
Other
Online Available
In person
Funding / Award
Yes
Women-Only Program
Yes

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