Published on October 31, 2009 in Employment News

FOR WOMEN HAVING SCIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

If you have a hunger to deal with latest scientific and technological inventions, this advertisement may be for you.

A scheme of Government of India for the women scientists, “Women Scientists Scholarship Scheme (WOS-C)” is being operated by the Department of Science & Technology (DST). The scheme aims to train women having qualifications in science/ engineering / medicine or allied areas in the area of intellectual property rights (IPR) and their management for a period of one year. Government is interested in retaining the scientific talent of Indian women seeking scientific pursuits and keen to encourage women to work from their homes, enabling them to draw a good balance between professional and domestic demands. The scheme is being coordinated and implemented by Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) of Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) on behalf of DST.

The selection of the candidates is done by an all India level written test followed by a rigorous interview. Selected candidates will be given stipend for one year. Training will include one month of an intensive orientation programme on IPR followed by specialized workshops and hands-on-training in agencies engaged in practicing of IPR.

SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship will be admissible for a period of one year and the amount of scholarship will be Rs. 12,500 per month for candidates having MSc/BTech/MBBS/BPharma or equivalent qualification and Rs.17,500 per month for PhD/ MTech/ MPharma/ MVSc/ MS/MD or equivalent.

LONG TERM OBJECTIVES

1. Empower talented and skilled women who have studied science, engineering, medicine and allied areas to contribute effectively in the advancement of science and technology in the country.
2. Develop a pool of women scientists geared up in creating, protecting and managing intellectual property in India.

SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES

1. Train talented and meritorious women, who have studied science, engineering, medicine and allied areas, in laws related to protection of intellectual property (IP), management of IPR, determination of novelty and originality of IP, ascertaining patentability of an invention, searches of databases related to patents and allied databases and other aspects of IPR; enabling them to seek specialized employment or be self employed.
2. Develop a core of professionals for preparing specialized reports based on IPR such as technology scan and freedom to operate reports.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Essential

A candidate should be :

1. An Indian citizen.
2. Master of Science / Doctorate in Science in physical sciences, chemical sciences, life sciences or allied areas; or Bachelors or Masters degree holder in engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical science, veterinary science or allied areas. Candidates with higher qualifications are welcome to apply.
3. Familiar with handling of computerized databases, surfing the net and information searches.
4. A candidate should not be more than 50 years of age on the date of advertisement in the Employment News on October 31, 2009.

Desirable

Experience in research, preparation of project reports, term papers and similar activities.

COORDINATION CENTRES

In addition to PFC, Delhi there are three other Coordination Centres, namely, Centre for Cooperation in Science & Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS), Chennai; Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur and Unit for Research & Development of Information Products (URDIP), Pune for facilitating training of candidates from different parts of the country.

HANDS-ON-TRAINING

Hands-on-training would be provided at partner agencies of the scheme such as law firms, Knowledge Processing Organisations (KPOs), companies and government agencies. The period of hands-on-training would be about 10 months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Selection will be through an all India written examination and interview. The written test will be conducted in four cities namely, Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Pune under the supervision of respective Coordination Centres. Similarly, interview of successful candidates in the written test will be held at these centres.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Application must be sent in the format given at the end of the advertisement. The application must be complete in all aspects. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
2. No column should be left blank. Write ‘not applicable/nil’ if no details are available.
3. The declaration at the end of the application must be signed. Unsigned application will be rejected.
4. Affix a recent self attested photograph in the space provided.
5. Applications sent through e-mail or fax will not be accepted.
6. Choose only one Coordination Centre for written test and interview. The chosen centre will be responsible for arranging your hands-on-training in consultation with PFC.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS

The application must reach the Coordination Centre opted for till November 30, 2009.

In the case of applications received only by post (by post/speed post) from the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep, the last date for receipt of applications is December 7, 2009.

The benefit of extended time will be available only in respect of applications received by Post/Speed Post from the above-mentioned areas/regions. In the case of applications received by hand or through Courier Service, benefit of extended time will not be available, regardless of the place of residence of the applicant.

COORDINATION CENTRES

CHENNAI CENTRE

Centre for Cooperation in Science & Technology among
Developing Societies (CCSTDS)
2, Gandhi Mandapam Road
Chennai - 600025
Tel : 044-24430228, 24419466, 24901367
E-mail: ccstds@vsnl.net

DELHI CENTRE

Director
Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC)
Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC)
Vishwakarma Bhavan, A-Wing, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi - 110016
Tel : 011 42525819, 42525803, 26967458, 42525815
E-mail: s_nagar@tifac.org.in

KHARAGPUR CENTRE

Dean, Continuing Education Programme
“Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme-TIFAC-PFC-DST”
Continuing Education Programme
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
West Bengal - 721302
Telephone: 03222-28211/282112
e-mail: cep-off@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in

PUNE CENTRE

Unit for Research & Development of Information Products (URDIP)
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Jopasana, 85/1
Paud Road, Kothrud
Pune 411038
Tel: 020 25382296, 25383557-58, 25387209
E-mail: hirwani@urdip.res.in

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Only 8 days of leave will be permitted during the training for one year.
2. Candidates should be prepared for relocating themselves for training in and
around Coordination Centres.
3. Candidates have to report to the Coordination Centre within one week of the orientation programme.
4. Candidates deciding not to join the training programme after the orientation programme, will not be given internship for the orientation programme.
5. No leave will be permitted during the orientation programme.
6. TIFAC will be authorized to recover paid internship from the candidates who
leave the programme in between.