Women in STEM: Women Scientists Scheme Success Stories

Context: Under the Women Scientists Scheme (WOS) for STEM , thirteen unemployed women scientists have benefitted with the assistance of Rs.1.93 crore in the last five years.

Women Scientist Scheme: Empowering Talent Through WISE-KIRAN Initiative

• Approximately 1962 women scientists have benefitted under the Women Scientist Scheme since 2018.
• The scheme is a flagship program under the Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN) Scheme.

Women Scientists Scheme: Bridging Career Gaps for Scientific Excellence

• Objective: To provide opportunities to women scientists and technologists between the ages of 27 and 60 who have taken a break in their careers but want to return to the mainstream.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Employment: Candidates who are involved in  regular employment are not eligible for WOS.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Women Scientists who have a  PG degree  in basic Sciences, graduation or PG degree in professional courses and Ph.D. and have break in career are eligible for WOS.
    • Pupils who are registered in Ph.D and receiving any fellowship are not eligible to apply.
  • Break in Career: Minimum 2 years  break is required after a Ph.D award.
  • Nodal Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.

News Source: PIB