Scholarship
Mobility Scheme(MSDST)
Overview
About MSDST
The Mobility Scheme is a central government scheme run by the Department of Science & Technology (DST). It sits within KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing), the umbrella under which DST groups its women-exclusive science and technology schemes, and it is meant to address the relocation problem faced by working women scientists.
Its purpose is narrow and practical. When a woman scientist has to change cities, her research post rarely moves with her, and a career built over years can stall. The scheme is meant to support women scientists whose current job is disrupted by such a move, and to act as a bridge while they look for their next position at the new place.
The relocation situations DST cites include marriage, family responsibility, and a spouse's transfer under a transferable job. Eligibility is limited to women scientists whose present employment is affected by a move of this kind.
Sources: Department of Science & Technology - Women Scientists (KIRAN, Mobility Scheme) · Department of Science & Technology - DST support empowering women scientists (KIRAN) · DD News - WISE-KIRAN: Empowering women scientists in India
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Central Government
Department Of Science & Technology · Department Of Science & Technology, Govt. Of India
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Science, IT & Communications |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Woman scientists/academicians working at permanent position in any Government Institution/R&D Lab/University and willing to resign from their permanent position or take a long leave to avail the fellowship and after completion of the tenure return back to the parent organization. | |
| The new place should be located beyond 500 Km from present city. | |
| Upper age limit is 50 years to apply. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Monthly Salary: Consolidated monthly salary is provided to awardees for the entire project duration. - Manpower Support: Need-based manpower support is provided to assist in project implementation. - Research Grant: ₹5,00,000/- per annum is provided for consumables, contingencies, travel, and minor equipment. - Duration: Total tenure will be a maximum of five (5) years for this award. This award will not be available for renewal after completion of 5 years duration.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
MSDST – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.