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Women Scientist Scheme-A

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🎯 Quick Insight

The Women Scientist Scheme-A is a significant initiative categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. It is designed to provide targeted assistance to eligible beneficiaries, helping them achieve better outcomes in social welfare & empowerment.

Complexity Medium
Popularity High
Verification Jan 2026

📝 Overview & Benefits

Rs 55,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.30 lakh)

Rs 40,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.25 lakh)

Rs 31,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding Rs.20 lakh)



This grant will cover the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc.

The benefits are provided for a period of maximum three years.

The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a FEMALE.

The applicant must either be unemployed or in a position other than regular/permanent position.

The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 57 years (5 year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates)

The applicant must hold either of the following Minimum essential qualification -

Minimum Post Graduate degree, equivalent to M.Sc. in Basic or Applied Sciences or B.Tech. or MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications.

M.Phil/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.VSc or equivalent qualifications.

Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences.

🚀 Application Process

Online

Step 1: Register at the online portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/ using your active email ID. An auto generated mail will be received with ID and link to create password.



Step 2: After logging in to the WOS-A portal, fill and submit full Project Proposal under WOS-A. Project Proposal Document (PPD) includes online submission and uploading the required documents in the said formats.



Step 3: Before submission preview your full proposal to make sure that everything is correct and in order. You will not be allowed to edit the contents after submission.



Step 4: You need to click on "Final Submit" button for final submission of proposal. Your proposal will remain save with your login ID and it may be saved in system and also can be printed.



There is no need to submit hard copy of proposal to DST.

📄 Documents Required

Project Proposal Document (Refer source for Format)

Biodata of PI (Signed) (Refer source for Format)

Mentor’s Biodata (Signed)

Caste Certificate (If SC/ST/OBC/PH)

DOB certificate (10th class passed only)

Photograph of PI

Signature of PI

Highest Degree

House Rent Allowance (if Eligible) (Refer source for Format)



Sources:

https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/instructions

https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/formats

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💡 Editor's Tip

Before applying for Women Scientist Scheme-A, ensure you have your Aadhar card and bank details ready. Most rejections happen due to mismatched documents.

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  • Category Social Welfare & Empowerment
  • Min Age 18+
  • Residency India
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