Women Scientists Scheme (WOS) is a flagship programme of KIRAN Division of Department of Science & Technology (DST). Through one of its components-'Women Scientists Scheme-C (WOS-C)'- it provides one year on-the-job training in the area of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) of Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) has been illustrated with implementation of WOS-C.
1. Women with Indian citizenship. 2. Minimum Educational Qualification: Graduate in technology/Postgraduate/Doctorate in science, medicine. 3. Women in permanent position are not eligible to apply.