Women Scientists Fellowship Scheme 2009

Women Scientists Fellowship Scheme – 2009
Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science’s
Agharkar Reseach Institute

The Fellowship Scheme for Women Scientists for societal programmes is initiative of the Department of Science & Technology. This scheme is meant for all those women having a burning desire to utilize their scientific acumen through active research and development projects which are aimed at meeting societal needs and aspirations.
Objectives:
Provide an opportunity for women scientists to re-enter into active research after a career break, through support for S&T based R&D projects addressing the needs of people in unorganized urban or rural areas; and
Provide opportunity for S&T capacity building of women on issues relevant in societal programmes.
Project proposals could be for:
Research, development and adaptation of technology to improve the quality of life and provide additional opportunities for income generation in rural areas or urban slums;
Adaptation and transfer of an innovative technology developed at laboratory level to field;
Capacity building of applicant in technology areas relevant to the needs in rural areas.
Nature of Support Provided:
Support will include a scholarship grant of Rs.15,000 per month for candidates with Ph.D., M.Tech., MS/MD and Rs.10,000 per month for candidates having post graduate degree for a period of two years.
Grant for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, travel and overheads will also be considered if found necessary under the work plan.
Who can apply:
Indian nationals living in India and who are currently not employed in permanent position and who possess one of the following qualifications:
Ph.D. or masters degree in science,
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or technology, architecture, medicine or pharmacy.
Who have break in career after the last degree received for at least three years.
Age: The applicant should be below the age of 50 years as on 15/02/2009.
Others:
a. Candidates selected for award of the fellowship are not expected to register for higher degree (PhD, etc)during the period of fellowship.
b. Candidates already having a permanent jobs or fellowship will not be considered unless they advance cogent reasons for making the change. In such cases the application should be accompanied by a letter from the Head of the Institution agreeing to release the candidate.
The project proposal must show an active association with a field agency in regard to implementation of the project irrespective of the fact whether the candidate is attached to an educational institution or R&D institution or any other agency. A letter to that effect from field agency is required.
A certificate from the host institution, for extending infrastructural or administrative support for the project must be enclosed with the application. Similarly, a certificate from the identified field agency showing the agreement to get associated with the project is also required.
If the proposal includes clinical trials involving humans or animals necessary ethical clearance following ICMR/ CPCSEA guidelines must be submitted along with the proposal .
Duration: The scholarship will be given initially for duration of two years. The period may be extended to the third year in exceptional cases, if recommended by Experts during periodic reviews.
Selection Mechanism: A Committee of Experts will be involved in the selection process. The two-tier selection process will be adopted involving initial screening and subsequent individual presentation by the screened-in candidates before a group of Experts. The selected candidates will be informed by post. The list will also be posted on the web site of the Division.
Application form can be downloaded from the website of www.aripune.org or www.scienceandsociety-dst.org. Completed applications should be sent to Dr. Shobha Rao, Coordinator, WOS-B Scheme, Agharkar Research Institute, G. G. Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004.
The last date for receiving the application is 31st March 2009.
Application Format
Section A
1.* Name of Applicant:
2. * Postal address for correspondence:
3. Tel: Pin Code:
4. Email:
5. Address of the host Institution:
6. Date of Birth: Age:
7. Academic record (From Graduation onwards)

Degree Institution/ University Year of passing Major subjects Division (%)

a. Whether prior applied under WOS-B. Yes/No If Yes Year of application:
Status: Not Screened/Recommended-accepted/Recommended-not accepted/Deferred/Not Recommended
b. Whether currently registered for PhD. Yes/ No
If yes, : Date of registration : Topic for PhD
c. Whether studying for any further degree. If ‘Yes’ details regarding the same
d. Number of research paper published/patents filed/granted (Give list only)
8. Attested copy of the last degree also needs to be enclosed:
9. Whether passed any examination conducted by NET, GATE, UGC, ICAR:
10. Professional/Employment Record if any:

Section B
2. Brief details of the Laboratory/Technology Institution/S&T based voluntary organization that is proposing to host the project-
i) Name of organization: ii) Type (Govt/ Semi Govt/ NGO/ Private)
iii) Contact person, designation, phone fax, email (Specialization area):
iv) Name of Guide/ Scientist from Host Institute, Postal , email address and contact number of guide/ scientist:
v) Information about the organization regarding R & D experiences and list of recent completed projects by the Guide/ Scientist from Host Institute
vi) Details of infrastructure to be provided by the host organization:
Section C (Applicable if field work is involved)
i) Type (Govt/ Semi Govt/ NGO/ Private) v) Contact person:
ii) Details of the field agency vi) Area of operation:
iii) Name: iv) Address: vii) Area of expertise:
Section D
(Details about the project on which the applicant desires to work)
1. Title of the Project:
2. Duration:
3. Total cost:
4. Specific Objectives of the project (not more than 2):
5. Technical Details:
i) Description of the problem
ii) Review of literature in the proposed area of research
iii) Research and development component of the study
a) study design , b) sample size and selection of subjects/ plants c) survey tools
d) measurements proposed e) methods of estimations proposed,
6. Societal component of the proposal
Details about a) Interventions proposed/suggested solutions and alternatives, b)Methods to be popularized to masses, training schedules, methods of imparting training,
7. Expected deliverables/outcomes highlighting societal benefits
8. Proposed utility of the outcomes
9. Detailed time schedule/major milestones/bar chart (Quarterly/half yearly/yearly)
10. Proposed Budget for two years: (Fellowship, Consumables, Travel, Equipment, Overhead Charges)
(Detailed justification for each item of the budget head needs to be provided)
11. List of References
Section E
Documents to be submitted along with the applications:
i) Attested copy of the last degree certificate.:
ii) Format for the Certificate from the host institute (on a letter head) regarding extending their commitment for infrastructure and administrative support for the project

iii) Certificate from the field agency (on it’s letter head) indicating the permission and the support for carrying out the field work required in the proposal.
iv) In case the host is a voluntary organization, attested copies of the following document also need to be submitted:
Registration certificate of the organization
Memorandum of association
Annual Report of last three years
Audited statement of accounts for last three years
Declaration
I do hereby declare that the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false or incorrect or ineligibility detected before or after test/interview, my candidature will stand cancelled and my all claims for the scholarship will stand forfeited.
Signature of Applicant Place: Date:
Application should clearly indicate the name of the scheme WOS-B on the front page of the proposal. Two copies of the proposal with documents attached as per section E with signed declaration may be sent to Dr. Shobha Rao, Coordinator, WOS-B Scheme, Agharkar Research Institute, G.G.Agarkar Rd, Pune-411 004.
(Incomplete applications will not be considered)
For more details please contact:
Coordinator, Fellowship Scheme for Women scientist (WOS-B)
Agharkar Research Institute, G. G. Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004.
Phone – (020) 25653680 Ext. 302 Website: www.scienceandsociety-dst.org
The last date for receiving the application is 31st March 2009.