Components of the Scheme
Fellowship for SERB-POWER
- Aim: Women researchers between the ages of 35 and 55 are targeted, with up to 25 fellowships available each year. Moreover, no more than 75 fellowships may be awarded at any given time.
- Supporting Elements: A monthly fellowship of Rs.15,000; a research grant of Rs.10 lakhs per year; and additional overhead of Rs.90,000 per year.
- Duration: Three years.
SERB-POWER Research Grants
Funding for up to 50 Power Grants in Two Categories:
- Level I: For applicants from IITs, IISERs, IISc, NITs, Central Universities, and National Labs of Central Government Institutions, offers up to 60 lakhs over three years.
- Level II: For candidates from State Universities/Colleges and Private Academic Institutions, up to 30 lakhs for three years. Grants shall be governed by terms of reference that follow the SERB-Core Research Grant (CRG) specifications.
SERB-POWER Scheme
The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched a scheme called SERB POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), which aims to encourage women scientists to work in science and technology by October 29, 2020. The scheme is being implemented by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST).
The SERB – POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) programme was designed to reduce gender disparities in science and engineering research funding in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories. SERB – POWER is specifically designed to provide a structured effort toward increased diversity in research in order to ensure equal access and weighted opportunities for Indian women scientists engaged in R&D activities.