Central GovernmentEmployment

Women Scientist Scheme-B

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Science And Technology

A Research Grant by MoST for female candidates with break in their career interested in addressing societal challenges through viable S&T interventions. Women scientists who wish to apply under this scheme are required to develop their own project/proposals for scientific and technological solutions

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What You Get

  • Research grant funding for approved projects
  • Support for scientific and technological interventions addressing societal challenges
  • Opportunity to resume research career after break
  • Platform to develop and implement own research proposals

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Female only
  • Age: 27–62 years
  • Must be a female scientist or researcher
  • Should have experienced a break in career
  • Must be interested in science and technology research
  • Should be capable of developing viable project proposals
  • Projects should aim to address societal challenges through scientific solutions

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Educational Qualification Certificates
  3. 3. CV and Research Background
  4. 4. Project Proposal
  5. 5. Bank Account Details
  6. 6. Employment/Career Break Documentation

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Category
Employment
Target Gender
Female
Age Group
27–62 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Science And Technology

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