<p>The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched a programme to encourage interdisciplinary research by senior women scientists in science and technology domains.</p>.<p>The DST, on Saturday, called for proposals from senior women scientists under the WIDUSHI (Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights and Innovation) programme.</p>.<p>As part of the programme, the scientists can submit proposals for projects in six disciplines — physical and mathematical sciences, chemical sciences, life sciences, earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering and technology, and science and technology-based societal research. The call is open through the year.</p>.<p>The WIDUSHI programme is open to candidates in two categories — retiring or retired women scientists (aged between 57 and 62 years) and senior women scientists who are not in regular employment (aged between 45 and 62 years). </p>.<p>The project can have a maximum duration of five years. The guidelines on submission of proposals and details, including the prescribed academic credentials, are available on www.dst.gov.in.</p>.<p>The department has launched the programme under its umbrella scheme WISE (Women In Science and Engineering)-KIRAN. The scheme is designed to encourage women scientists to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering to address issues of societal relevance.</p>
<p>The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched a programme to encourage interdisciplinary research by senior women scientists in science and technology domains.</p>.<p>The DST, on Saturday, called for proposals from senior women scientists under the WIDUSHI (Women’s Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights and Innovation) programme.</p>.<p>As part of the programme, the scientists can submit proposals for projects in six disciplines — physical and mathematical sciences, chemical sciences, life sciences, earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering and technology, and science and technology-based societal research. The call is open through the year.</p>.<p>The WIDUSHI programme is open to candidates in two categories — retiring or retired women scientists (aged between 57 and 62 years) and senior women scientists who are not in regular employment (aged between 45 and 62 years). </p>.<p>The project can have a maximum duration of five years. The guidelines on submission of proposals and details, including the prescribed academic credentials, are available on www.dst.gov.in.</p>.<p>The department has launched the programme under its umbrella scheme WISE (Women In Science and Engineering)-KIRAN. The scheme is designed to encourage women scientists to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering to address issues of societal relevance.</p>