Batch of Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-C) for One Year Training on IPR, India

Description
“Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-C)” on IPR, a scheme of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India for the women scientists is being implemented by Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) of Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC). The scheme aims to train women scientists 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 and eventually develop a pool of women scientists geared up in creating, protecting and managing intellectual property in India.

Eligibility

• Women with Indian Nationality; 
• Should not be more than 50 years of age as on 01.01.2012; 
• Should be familiar with handling computerized databases, information collection, collation & analysis and report preparation; and 
• Should have atleast Masters of Science/Doctorate in Science or Bachelors/Masters degree in engineering/technology preferably in the following subject areas:Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Drugs, Food & Pharma, Computers & Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Mechanical, Production & Industrial Engineering.

Application Procedure

1. Applications should be submitted only through online mode by visiting websites www.dst.gov.in/ www.tifac.org.in / www.pfc.org.in; 
2. Applications received in any other form will not be eligible for consideration;
3. Please read detailed instructions carefully before applying online.

Submission Deadline
February 3, 2012

Website Link
http://www.tifac.org.in/images/pdf/advt_wos12.pdf