dst.gov.in WOS-A Scholarship FAQs Women Scientists Scheme Frequently Asked Questions : Department of Science & Technology

Organization : Department of Science & Technology
Scholarship Name : Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-A) Scholarship
Facility/ Service Name : FAQs Frequently Asked Questions
Applicable For : Women Scientists
Applicable States : All India
Application Last Date : No Last Date

Website : http://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/scientific-engineering-research/women-scientists-programs
Online Submission : https://online-wosa.gov.in/

WOS-A FAQs :

Question-1: What is WOS-A.
Women Scientist Scheme-A (WOS-A) is meant to encourage women candidates, preferably those having break in career and not having regular employment to pursue research in Science and Engineering.

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Question-2: What is the difference between WOS-A, WOS-B and WOS-C DST’s Schemes for Women Scientists.
All the schemes are entirely different in their mandate. Under WOS-A financial support is available for pure R&D work in Basic & Applied Sciences. On the other hand, WOS-B supports project based on scientific research having societal aspect and WOS-C is sort of training to enhance entrepreneurship skills.

Question-3: In which subject R&D support is available in WOS-A.
In WOS-A, R&D support is available for projects in Five streams of Science i.e. Physical & Mathematical Sciences (PMS), Chemical Sciences (CS), Life Sciences (LS), Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) and Engineering & Technology (ET).

Question-4: What is the duration of fellowship/financial support under WOS-A scheme?
The financial support is available for Three years in WOS-A scheme

Question-5: What is the minimum qualification for applying under WOS-A?
In first category, candidate must be M.Sc. in basic or applied sciences or equivalent (i.e. B.Tech./B.Pharm. etc.) and second category includes Ph.D. in basic or applied sciences or equivalent (i.e. M.Tech./ MBBS/ M.Pharm. etc.).

Question-6: What is the age limit for WOS-A?
The minimum age for applying under WOS-A is 27 years and maximum age for M.Sc. or equivalent category is 35 years and for Ph.D. and equivalent category is 57 years.

Question-7: What does description of break mean?
It means time gap after the highest degree with reason of break

Question-8: Is employed Women Scientists are eligible to apply in WOS-A scheme?
No. However, those having adhoc/temporary/contractual positions are eligible for the scheme.

Question-9: What is the upper limit of total project cost?
The upper limit of total Project cost for M.Sc. or equivalent category is Rs 20 lakh,for M.Tech/M.Pharm or equivalent isRs 25 lakh and for Ph.D. and equivalent category is Rs30 lakh excluding overhead charges.

Question-10: What is the amount of fellowship under WOS-A and is there any provision for HRA in fellowship?
Women scientists, with M.Tech. or MD/MS, DM/MCH in Medical Sciences from recognized Universities can apply. The amount of fellowship for such candidates will be Rs.40,000/- PM. Women scientists having Ph.D. Degree in Basic or Applied Sciences will be entitled for fellowship of Rs.55,000/- PM.There is no provision of HRA under the scheme.

Question-11: What are the official formalities during the time of submission of proposal under WOS-A scheme?
There is no official formality at the time of application submission. Desired copies of application have to be sent along with bio-data of mentor with latest publications.

Question-12: May I pursue Ph.D. along with WOS-A project?
Yes. We encourage Ph.D. enrollments under WOS-A.

Question-13: Is there any due date to apply under WOS-A?
No. This is an open ended scheme without any due date for application submission. One can apply throughout the year. The selection committee meetings occur at regular interval to select eligible candidates.

Question-14: How to start online submission of proposal?
Please go through the website http://online-wosa.gov.in, read instructions carefully and proceed further accordingly.

Question-15: Is hard copy of the proposal also required after online submission of the proposal under WOS-A?
No, hard copy is not required to be sent. One hard copy may be kept for your own records.

Question-16: Which internet browser is more suitable for ‘WOSA’ web portal?
You may use Internet Explorer , Mozilla Firefox browser or Chrome browser.

Question-17: Issues in using Internet Explorer browser?
While using the Internet Explorer, if you find any message like – “There is problem with this website’s security certificate”, use the link “Continue to this website (not recommended)”.

Question-18: Issues in using Mozilla Firefox browser?
While using the Mozilla Firefox Explorer, you may have to add the NIC-CA certificate as an exception to run this website.

Question-19: My password is locked, now how to proceed?
Click on the “Forgot Password” link on the Home Page of http://online-wosa.gov.in. You will receive a mail that will contain a link to re-create the password.

Question-20: Can I change my e-mail in between the processing?
No. E-mail is the only way of communication and hence is not allowed to be changed.

Question-21: Any special instructions while filling PPDs?
Please try to fill all columns that are displayed, even if they seem to be non-mandatory. Please avoid using special characters like bullets, tabs while entering the data.