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 in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)
- Objective: To address the gender-specific challenges that often result in the exclusion of well-qualified women from S&T activities, particularly due to circumstances like career breaks associated with motherhood and family responsibilities
- Holistic approach: The scheme is an holistic approach to address various challenges faced by women in their scientific journeys through various kinds of programmes.
- Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations (WIDUSHI) : It aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science & Technology.
- Women International Grant Support (WINGS):Indian women scientists are given the chance to do research in international research labs and academic institutions under the WINGS program.
- Consolidation of University Research for Innovation and Excellence (CURIE):Strengthening research infrastructure, increasing research capability, and creating a supportive atmosphere for women’s institutions across the nation are the primary goals of CURIE.
- Vigyan Jyoti: In order to attain gender parity across all streams, the Vigyan Jyoti initiative encourages girls to seek higher education and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), particularly in fields where women participate at a low rate.
- WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF):It aims at providing opportunities to women to continue research after Ph.D. in Basic and Applied Sciences through independent project grants.
- Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI):The goal of GATI is to create an indigenous gender equity charter for STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine), with an emphasis on institutional reform.
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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
December 14, 2023