“WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship” is a new programme of the Department of Science & Technology that aims to provide opportunities to women scientists & technologists between the age...
> **Employment:**
Candidates in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-PDF. However, women scientists who are temporarily employed in research or academics may apply for the scheme but they have to leave their earlier assignment if the WISE-PDF project is approved. The position of research staff in any project, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Associate, etc. will be considered a temporary assignment.
> **Age:**
The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 60 years. Women scientists, less than 27 years of age are NOT eligible.
> **Educational Qualification:**
Women Scientists having a Ph.D. in Basic/ Applied Science or an equivalent degree like MD, MS, MDS, etc. are eligible for WISE-PDF.
> **Break in Career:**
Break in career is not mandatory to apply for WISE-PDF, however, women who have a break are also encouraged to apply for this programme.
> **Employment:** Candidates in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-PDF. However, women scientists who are temporarily employed in research or academics may apply for the scheme but they have to leave their earlier assignment if the WISE-PDF project is approved. The position o...
1. The fellowship amount under this programme is @₹55,000/- per month with House Rent Allowances as per DST norms. 1. This Programme also provides a Research Grant of ₹2.0 Lakhs per year and the cost of small equipment (up to a maximum of ₹3.0 Lakhs) along with Institutional overhead ch...
**Online** **Step 01:** The proposals should be submitted at the DST-WISE portal “[https://onlinewosa.gov.in/](https://online-wosa.gov.in/)”. The portal is open throughout the year. **Step 02:** First of all, aspirants need to register themselves at the online portal with their active e-ma...
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