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Empowering over 85,000 female scholars, scientists, and faculty members across India's premier academic institutions through visibility, merit recognition, and research collaboration.
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Empowering Eminent Scientists Across India
Unifying publications, patents, research citations, and academic milestones into a transparent national expert directory.
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Recognizing Merit & Leadership in STEM & Beyond
Providing female researchers direct access to national grants, awards, institutional funding, and mentorship networks.
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About SheRNI
She Research Network in India (SheRNI) is the expert profile network system that connects and leverages the knowledge, skills, and expertise of women across various fields in India. This system aims to empower women by providing opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing.
The system supports the women scientists/faculty members to build a strong professional network that fosters collaboration, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities — contributing to the advancement of women in various fields.
Unifying faculty profiles across central, state, and private universities nationwide.
Enabling cross-institutional research projects, joint grants, and mentorship.
Tracking citations, patents, h-index, and national research achievements.
Visit of Shernies at INFLIBNET Centre
Honoring eminent state leaders visiting INFLIBNET Centre to promote research innovation.
Smt. Anandiben Patel
Anandiben Patel is an Indian politician, currently the 20th Governor of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat's first woman Chief Minister. A senior leader since 1987, she has also served as Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Dr. Jayanti S. Ravi, IAS
Dr. Jayanti S. Ravi, IAS (Gujarat Cadre, 1991), is a scientist, civil servant, author, and development expert. Educated at the University of Madras, Harvard, and MS University Baroda, she has taught at Harvard and published widely.
Scholarly Resources & Research Impact
Tracking national research metrics, citations, and scholarly contributions of active women researchers
Scientist of the Month
Recognizing eminent women researchers driving innovation across disciplines
Dr Rintu Banerjee
Agricultural Sciences
Dr Shilpa Phadke
Arts And Humanities
Prof Kalpana Balakrishnan
Engineering And Technology
Dr Pooja Dhiman
Physical Sciences
Dr Beena Mathew
Chemical Sciences
Dr Soma Giri
Social Sciences
Prof Sujata Mohanty
Medical And Health Sciences
Dr Amanpreet Kaur
Biological Sciences
Top Shernies by Subject
Leading female researchers ranked by verified publication count
Dr Savita, S. Manganavar
Professor
Multidisciplinary AgricultureUniversity of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Dr Rintu Banerjee
Professor
Agricultural EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Prof Daizy Batish
Professor
Plant SciencesPanjab University,Chandigarh
Prof Anushree Malik
Professor
Agricultural EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Mrs Pushplata
Professor
ArchitectureIndian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Dr Preeti Oza
Principal
Humanities, MultidisciplinaryIndian Institution
Dr Priyanka Tripathi
Associate Professor
LiteratureIndian Institute of Technology, Patna
Dr Shobhana Kokkadan
Dean
LiteratureAvinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
Dr Hemalatha S
Dean
BiologyB.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology
Dr Shanthi M
Director
EntomologyTamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Prof Dr. Neelam S Sangwan
Professor
BiologyCentral University of Haryana, Mahendergarh
Prof Reena Gupta
Professor
Miscellaneous BiologyHimachal Pradesh University , Shimla
Prof B K Sarojini
Professor
Organic ChemistryMangalore University, Mangalore
Dr Pankaj Raizada
Associate Professor
Inorganic and Nuclear ChemistryShoolini University
Dr Jayabharathi J
Professor
Organic ChemistryAnnamalai University, Annamalainagar
Prof Jaya Dwivedi
Dean
Multidisciplinary ChemistryBanasthali Vidyapith
Dr Rajalakshmy P
Associate Professor
RoboticsKarunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore
Dr Sonia Sharma
Assistant Professor
Chemical EngineeringPanjab University,Chandigarh
Prof Kirsten Bobzin
Professor
Mechanical EngineeringRWTH Aachen University
Prof Anita Gehlot
Joint Director
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringUTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
Dr Gargi Sarode
Professor
Dentistry Oral Surgery and MedicineDr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
Dr Sanjiba Dutta
Professor
PsychiatrySikkim Manipal University, Gangtok
Prof Sanjula Baboota
Professor
Pharmacology and PharmacyJamia Hamdard
Prof Kanwaljit Chopra
Professor
Pharmacology and PharmacyPanjab University,Chandigarh
Prof Suman Bala Beri
Emeritus Professor
Applied PhysicsAMITY UNIVERSITY
Prof Manjit Kaur
Emeritus Professor
Particles and Fields PhysicsAmity University, Uttar Pradesh
Prof Monica Dunford
Professor
Particles and Fields PhysicsHeidelberg University
Dr Jyothsna Rani Komaragiri
Associate Professor
Nuclear PhysicsIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Dr Darling Selvi
Professor
Business, FinanceIndian Institution
Dr Geetha Manoharan
Assistant Professor
ManagementSR University
Dr Shilpee A Dasgupta
Assistant Professor
Business, FinanceIndian Institute of Management Ranchi
Dr Nirmala Agarwal
Head of the Department
Feminist Studiessant parmanand hospital school of nursing
Subject Categories
Explore female researchers across major scientific & academic disciplines
Eminent Experts
Distinguished women scholars shaping Indian research & innovation
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule
Eminent Expert
Lakshmibai Newalkar
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Rajeshwari Chatterjee
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Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
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Lakshmi Sahgal
Eminent Expert
Usha Mehta
Eminent Expert
Kalpana Chawla
Eminent Expert
Aruna Asaf Ali
Eminent Expert
Chandramukhi Basu
Eminent Expert
Kadambini Bose Ganguly
Eminent Expert
Sarla Thukral
Eminent Expert
Cornelia Sorabji
Eminent Expert
Hansa Jivraj Mehta
Eminent ExpertSheRNI Feed
Highlights, achievements and stories from our SheRNI community
National Spotlight
Most Powerful and Dynamic Women Leader of India
We are immensely proud to share a recent profile highlighting the visionary leadership of Prof. Devika P. Madalli, Director of the INFLIBNET Centre. This feature serves as an inspiring testament to her steadfast commitment to elevating India's scholarly landscape, specifically noting her exceptional contributions toward fostering cutting-edge research, driving sustainable innovation, and setting milestone benchmarks for academic excellence.
Read MoreExplore services under VIDWAN
Explore the broader Vidwan ecosystem with IRINS, SHERNI and LIB-VAHINI for research management, policy support, and library services.
IRINS
IRINS is a web-based Research Information Management (RIM) service developed by INFLIBNET Centre. The IRINS is available as free software-as-service to the academic and R&D organisations in India.
VIDWAN
VIDWAN is the premier database of profiles of scientists, researchers and faculty working at leading academic institutions and R&D organisations in India.
LIB-VAHINI
LIB-VAHINI serves as a dedicated digital space for LIS professionals to showcase profiles and achievements. This platform celebrates their contributions in actively shaping highly informed and connected societies.
Scholarships & Grants for Women
National fellowships, research grants, and career support programs
Empowering Women Researchers Across India
Direct access to government research grants, SERB-POWER fellowships, DST-WISE schemes, and international mobility funds.
WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. (WISE-PhD)
ActiveWISE-PhD Programme aims to provide support to women who want to pursue a Ph.D. in 5 subject areas of basic and applied sciences. Women of the age group between 27-45 years are eligible to apply. However, there is 3 years relaxation in upper age for women belonging to SC/ST/PH category. The support is available for a maximum of 5 years duration.
WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF)
ActiveWISE-PDF Programme aims to provide opportunity to women to continue research after Ph.D. in Basic and Applied Sciences through independent project grant. Women in age group of 27-60 years having PhD or equivalent degree in Science & Engineering can submit proposal under WISE-PDF.
Women's Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations (WIDUSHI)
ActiveWIDUSHI Programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science & Technology. WIDUSHI programme provides support to women scientists who are at the verge of retirement or retired from Government service and also to the women scientists who are not at permanent position but are active researchers and continuously excelling in research field. The maximum age to apply under WIDUSHI programme is 62 years.
WISE-SCOPE
ActiveWISE-SCOPE Programme encourages women scientists and technologists to address societal challenges through S&T interventions. The women scientists in age group of 27-60 years who have completed Ph.D. or equivalent degree and wants to work at grassroots level are eligible for WISE-SCOPE programme. The support is available in 5 thematic areas namely, Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AAS), Health, Food and Nutrition (HFN), Energy, Water and Waste Management (EWWM), Engineering and Technology Development (ETD) and Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (ECSD).
WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. (WISE-PhD)
ActiveWISE-PhD Programme aims to provide support to women who want to pursue a Ph.D. in 5 subject areas of basic and applied sciences. Women of the age group between 27-45 years are eligible to apply. However, there is 3 years relaxation in upper age for women belonging to SC/ST/PH category. The support is available for a maximum of 5 years duration.
WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF)
ActiveWISE-PDF Programme aims to provide opportunity to women to continue research after Ph.D. in Basic and Applied Sciences through independent project grant. Women in age group of 27-60 years having PhD or equivalent degree in Science & Engineering can submit proposal under WISE-PDF.
Women's Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations (WIDUSHI)
ActiveWIDUSHI Programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science & Technology. WIDUSHI programme provides support to women scientists who are at the verge of retirement or retired from Government service and also to the women scientists who are not at permanent position but are active researchers and continuously excelling in research field. The maximum age to apply under WIDUSHI programme is 62 years.
WISE-SCOPE
ActiveWISE-SCOPE Programme encourages women scientists and technologists to address societal challenges through S&T interventions. The women scientists in age group of 27-60 years who have completed Ph.D. or equivalent degree and wants to work at grassroots level are eligible for WISE-SCOPE programme. The support is available in 5 thematic areas namely, Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AAS), Health, Food and Nutrition (HFN), Energy, Water and Waste Management (EWWM), Engineering and Technology Development (ETD) and Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (ECSD).