Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme
On March 31, 2008 in General
Lotrisone For Sale Propecia Generic Buy Inderal Online Amoxil Without Prescription Prevacid No Prescription Zyban For Sale Clarinex Generic Buy Zyban Online Lipitor Without Prescription Neurontin No PrescriptionI have been working closely with the Patent Facilitating Cell (PFC) at TIFAC (Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council), Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, since it’s early days and I commend them for the kind of solid work they have been doing at grass-root level.
One of their initiatives centres around encouraging women scientists to get trained in the area of intellectual property and build exciting careers in this field. To this end PFC administers a scholarship scheme for women having science qualifications for training in the area of patent searches, understanding of patent specification and preparation of technology scan report. The scheme was launched in 2002 and has been quite successful in attracting the right talent.
Some of the key objectives behind this scheme include
- Training talented and skilled women who have studied science, engineering and medicine in patent searches and other aspects of intellectual property rights enabling them to seek specialized employment or be self employed
- Developing a core of professionals for preparing specialized reports such as technology scan based on patent information
- Developing a pool of resource persons in intellectual property rights for conducting workshops on IPR
The selection process for candidates to avail this scholarship is rigorous and includes a written test and interview.
I was invited to be a part of the interview board for selection of candidates for this year’s batch, interviews for which were conducted on March 29 and 30th 2008 at Delhi, Chennai, and Pune. It was a pleasure to be associated with this exercise. The Delhi centre screened around 160 candidates during the interview. The candidates were from varied backgrounds that included medicine as well. But there were clearly a large majority from the biotechnology, botany, zoology and agriculture sciences. The training for the selected candidates would commence by end of April and has components of both class room and on-site training.
More details about this scheme can be found at http://www.tifac.org.in/news/advt9.htm
May i know what is the future prospect of Women Scientist after training of 1 year,is there any job surety?
Pooja,
I can confidently say that the job prospects for those undergoing this training is quite high. From the past batches, almost 100% are placed in full time employment.
The great thing about this training is that it includes a 6-9 months on the job internship component and the canditates are placed at different corporates, law firms, IP firms, Institutions for the internship. This is a great way to learn and adds value to their resume as well.
Regards,
mam, i was selected for this program, i am an M.pharm (Biotechnologist) Now Iam placed as a principal in one pharmacy college do can suggest me whether can i take this program and what is the scope for me.
Madhu,
This really depends on your personal interest and in which direction you would like to build your career. As I mentioned in my response to a previous comment, the prospects for professionals in IP are good. You can write to us at rachna@xellectip.com or arvind@xellectip.com to clarify any specific queries you may have.
Sir , i would like to know when the next training start for IPR am keen interested in doing it…please help me to contact them am from bangalore.
Sir , i would like to know when the next training start for IPR? I am interested in doing it…Kindly reply
Nilam,
If you are refering to the women scientist scheme then please visit the PFC site - the id is provided at the end of the article. We also offer trainings for skill development, and you can visit us at www.xellectip.com to select and register.
sir,
can i know when the next training program start .. plz reply
mam iam msc in biotech in 2003 what are the future prospect regarding this patent training prog .as i heard that their will be written exam and interview in this field let me know about the patter of written exam too.and the adv will be publishe in which month.
Niru,
Please talk to officials at PFC (TIFAC) on the Eaxm Format/Date/Adv. As far as I know, the written test is around very basic IP related questions.
Regards,
Rachna
Sir,
I want to know the future prospects of women scientists after complition of one year in IPR. There is any scope in pivate sector and government Sector.kindly give your suggestion.
Sir,
I want to know the future prospects of women scientists after complition of one year in IPR. There is any scope in private sector and government Sector.kindly give your suggestion.
Mam,
I want to Know what is the syllabus for written test for B.tech.’s and whether it is same for all or not.
plz reply me mam..thank u
I want to Know what is the syllabus for written test for B.tech.’s and whether it is same for all or not.
plz reply me mam..thank u
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