Gender Initiatives by the Government of India

Gender Initiatives by the Government of India KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing) Scheme of DST Under this scheme, women scientists are being encouraged to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering, on problems of societal relevance and to take up S&T-based intern- ship followed by self-employment. Following three categories of fellowships, with research grants, are available for Indian citizen: . Women Scientist Scheme-A(WOS-A): Research in Basic/Applied Science . Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B): S&T interventions for Societal Benefit . Women Scientist Scheme-C (WOS-C): Internship in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) for the Self-Employment Eligibility: The scheme is meant to encourage women in S&T domain, preferably those having a break in career and not having regular employment, to explore possibility of re-entry into the profession. Qualifications: . 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 scientific-programmes/ scientific-engi- neering- research/women-scientists- programs Women Scientist Scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) A list of some STEM scholarships offered to Indian Women if they would like to pursue their higher educa- tion abroad. . Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship . The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program . Women In Aviation International Scholarships . Amelia Earhart Fellowship by Zonta International . The Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fel- lowships Program al-stem-scholarships/ Global STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Scholarships for Indian Women in Science VIII - - - - - - :