Rani, K; Luthra, R. 2011. Are research grants free from gender bias: an overview of funding pattern of CSIR extramural research projects in life sciences. CURRENT SCIENCE 100 (1): 38-42

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Rani, K; Luthra, R. 2011. Are research grants free from gender bias: an 
overview of funding pattern of CSIR extramural research projects in life 
sciences. CURRENT SCIENCE 100 (1): 38-42.

Author Full Name(s): Rani, Kanta; Luthra, Rajesh
Language: English
Document Type: Article

Author Keywords: Extramural research; funding pattern; gender; life sciences
KeyWords Plus: WOMEN; INDIA

Abstract: Analysis of life sciences extramural research (EMR) projects, 
recommended during the period 2004-2008, indicates no apparent gender bias 
in awarding EMR grants. The success rate of women scientists from universities 
in getting EMR grants is higher compared to men scientists, unlike R&D 
institutions where it is relatively lower. Outreach of life sciences research 
funding to women scientists is limited to mainly Delhi, Karnataka and West 
Bengal. Relatively lower strength of women in most institutions, rather than 
gender discrimination, seems to be the reason of lower representation of 
women in life sciences research funding.

Addresses: [Rani, Kanta; Luthra, Rajesh] Human Resource Dev Grp, New Delhi 
110012, India
Reprint Address: Luthra, R, Human Resource Dev Grp, CSIR Complex,Lib Ave, 
New Delhi 110012, India.

E-mail Address: luthra57 at rediffmail.com
ISSN: 0011-3891
fulltext: http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/10jan2011/38.pdf