Involvement of women as science leaders in research projects increasing, says report SECTIONS Last Updated: Jul 03, 2021, 01:11 PM IST Share iStock The 22 Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) combined received the most 822 projects, followed by 26 National Institute of Technology (NITs), which received 191 projects combines with the financial support of Rs 55.83 crore. Related NEW DELHI: The involvement of women as science leaders seem to be increasing as the percentage of them leading research projects has increased, said a recent government report. Women Principal Investigators participation in research that received extramural research (EMR) support -- through peer-reviewed competitive grant mechanism -- was 28 per cent during 2018-19, as against 24 per cent during 2016-17, according to the Directory of Extramural Research and Development Project 2018-19 report.