WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.

The "WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. (WISE-PhD)" of the Department of Science and Technology aims to provide an opportunity to carry out Doctoral research in basic and applied sciences t...

Key details

Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Level: Central (all-India)
Category: Minority & SC/ST
Last date: Always open
Beneficiaries: citizen

Benefits

The fellowship amount under this programme is ₹37,000/- per month along with House Rent Allowances (HRA) as per norms.
This Programme also provides a Research Grant of ₹1.00 lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @₹ 0.50 lakh per year (as per DST norms).

Eligibility (who can apply)

Unemployed women who want to pursue a Ph.D. can apply for a fellowship under WISE-PhD. The programme is open for both candidates; those who have not yet registered as well as those who have already registered for a Ph.D., but not availing of a fellowship from any sources. However, candidates who have completed two (2) years duration in Ph.D. as of the date of application are NOT eligible. The following are the primary eligibility criteria:

> **Qualification:**

The applicant should have an M. Sc./ M. Tech. or equivalent degree like B. Tech., M.Phil., M. Pharm. etc. in basic and applied sciences from a recognized University/Institute.

> **Age:**

The minimum age to apply for the programme is 27 years and the maximum is 45 years (A relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit is allowed for SC/ ST/ PH candidates). The cut-off date for age calculation would be the date of submission of the WISE-PhD application.

> **Employment:**

Women in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-PhD.

How to Apply

**Online**
**Step 01:** The call is open throughout the year for proposal submission under WISE-PhD at ePMS ([https://onlinedst.gov.in](https://onlinedst.gov.in)).
**Step 02:** The proposal format is available at [https://dst.gov.in](https://dst.gov.in), [https://onlinedst.gov.in](https://onlinedst.gov.in) and ‘[https://online-wosa.gov.in](https://online-wosa.gov.in)’ under WISE-KIRAN Division.
**Step 03:** Log on to [https://onlinedst.gov.in](https://onlinedst.gov.in)/ to access the home page of the “DST e-PMS Portal”.
**Step 04:** Click on “New PI Registration” and fill in the requisite details for New user registration.
In the ‘Personal Information’ section, fill – Department, Institute, and Institute Address as per the Host Institute identified for the WISE-PhD programme.
Fill in the Designation as ‘WISE-PhD Fellow’
**Step 05:** After logging in, click on the “Submit proposals” link, which will take you to a page seeking multiple information starting with – General information, Principal investigator, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. / what is the eligibility?

What are the benefits of WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.?

1. The fellowship amount under this programme is ₹37,000/- per month along with House Rent Allowances (HRA) as per norms. 1. This Programme also provides a Research Grant of ₹1.00 lakh per year and Institutional overhead charges @₹ 0.50 lakh per year (as per DST norms).

How to apply online for WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.?

**Online** **Step 01:** The call is open throughout the year for proposal submission under WISE-PhD at ePMS ([https://onlinedst.gov.in](https://onlinedst.gov.in)). **Step 02:** The proposal format is available at [https://dst.gov.in](https://dst.gov.in), [https://onlinedst.gov.in](https://...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026