The Mobility Scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city).
The Mobility Scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city).
The “Mobility Scheme” was launched under Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Programme by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, aims to address relocation issue of women scientists working in regular position in Government Organizations. The scheme aims to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city) and will act as filler while searching other career option at new place.
The initiative intends to provide a harmonious environment during early phases of women scientists where they would like to stay active in research in addition to attending and fulfilling other responsibilities in the domestic front. It offers a contractual research award to women scientists and enables them for independent research.
Monthly Salary: Consolidated monthly salary is provided to awardees for the entire project duration. - Manpower Support: Need-based manpower support is provided to assist in project implementation. - Research Grant: ₹5,00,000/- per annum is provided for consumables, contingencies, travel, and minor equipment. - *Duration:* Total tenure will be a maximum of five (5) years for this award. This award will not be available for renewal after completion of 5 years duration.
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Step 1: Offline — Step 1
The applicant needs to prepare a full-fledged research proposal in the area of her expertise.
Step 2: Offline — Step 2
Five copies of application form including general information and research proposal is to be submitted in prescribed format available at https://dst.gov.in.
Step 3: Offline — Step 3
Five (5) copies of application should be sent to Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 by speed post. > Note: The envelope may be superscribed with "Mobility Scheme”. <br>
The Mobility Scheme is an initiative aimed at providing opportunities to women scientists who face job-related challenges due to relocation.
Women scientists or academicians holding permanent positions in Government Institutions, R&D Labs, or Universities, who are willing to resign or take long leave to avail the fellowship, are eligible.
Qualifying circumstances include relocation due to marriage, transfer of a spouse to another location within the country, attending to ailing parents, or accompanying children studying in a different city.
The total tenure of the award is a maximum of five years.
Awardees receive a consolidated monthly salary for the project duration. Additionally, there is a research grant of [?]5 lakh per annum, which includes provisions for consumables, contingencies, travel, and minor equipment necessary for implementing the project.
Yes, the scheme provides need-based support for hiring one manpower personnel to assist in the research project.
Yes, awardees have the option to return to their parent organization after completing the tenure of the fellowship.
Yes, the new workplace must be located more than 500 km away from the applicant's current city.
Applicants must be under the age of 50 to be eligible for the scheme.
Applicants need to prepare a detailed research proposal in their area of expertise. Five copies of the application form, including general information and the research proposal in the prescribed format, should be submitted.
The prescribed application format is available on the Department of Science & Technology's official website.
Five copies of the application should be sent to Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016, by speed post.
No, the scheme is specifically designed for women scientists working in permanent positions in Government Institutions, R&D Labs, or Universities.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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