Kerala State Young Scientist Awards

Description
The “Kerala State Young Scientist Awards” by the KSCSTE are intended to honour talented young Scientists in recognition of their outstanding contributions in any branch of science and technology coming within the purview of the Council. The research carried out independently in Kerala by young scientists of Indian origin with Ph.D. in any branch of Science and technology who have been working in Kerala for the last three years will be taken into consideration for the award. Candidates may be nominated by Vice-Chancellors of Universities in Kerala, Directors of R & D Centres, Heads of Institutions & departments and Fellows of Academies. Nominations will be valid for 3 years or the eligibility age whichever is earlier. Selection will be through a thorough review/evaluation by an expert committee.

Benefits
• Each Awardee will be presented with a certificate and a cash prize of ₹50,000/-.
• The recipient may be considered by the Council for a research grant of ₹50 lakhs after due consideration of the research project with the help of an expert committee.
• The Awardee, within 3 years of the receipt of the award, will be considered for a visit abroad to present the research work at a conference.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a Ph.D. holder with 3 years Post-Doctoral experience.
2. The applicant should have working experience in any R&D/Academic institution in Kerala continuously for the last 3 years.
3. The age of the applicant should not be more than 37 years as on 31st December in the notifying year.

Application Process
Step 1: e-mail: [email protected]
Offline

e-mail: [email protected]

Required Documents
• Identity proof of candidate
• Educational qualification certificate
• Post-Doctoral experience certificate
• Proof of working experience in R&D/Academic institution
• Proof of age of the candidate
• Certificate of Ph.D
• Details of Research Publications/Patent, if any
• Any other document, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Kerala State Young Scientist Awards”?
A: The "Kerala State Young Scientist Awards" by the KSCSTE are intended to honour talented young Scientists in recognition of their outstanding contributions in any branch of science and technology coming within the purview of the Council.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the award?
A: The research carried out independently in Kerala by young scientists of Indian origin with Ph.D. in any branch of Science and technology who has been working in Kerala for the last three years will be taken into consideration for the award.

Q: What should be the minimum qualification of the candidate?
A: The applicant should be a Ph.D. holder with 3 years Post-Doctoral experience.

Q: Is there any working experience required by the candidate?
A: Yes, the applicant should have working experience in any R&D/Academic institution in Kerala continuously for the last 3 years.

Q: What should be the maximum age of the applicant?
A: The age of the applicant should not be more than 37 years as on 31st December in the notifying year.

Q: How much amount to be given to the selected candidate as a cash prize?
A: Each Awardee will be presented with a certificate and a cash prize of [?]50,000/-.

Q: Can the selected candidate also be eligible for the research grant?
A: Yes, the recipient may be considered by the Council for a research grant of [?]50 lakhs after due consideration of the research project with the help of an expert committee.

Q: Can the awardee also be eligible for a visit to abroad?
A: Yes, the Awardee, within 3 years of the receipt of the award, will be considered for a visit abroad to present the research work at a conference.

Q: Who will nominate the candidate for the award?
A: Candidates may be nominated by Vice-Chancellors of Universities in Kerala, Directors of Research Institutes/ R & D Centres of Industries, Heads of University Departments, Principals of Colleges with approved centers of research, Fellows of the Indian National Science Academy, Indian Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, India, Indian National Academy of Engineering and Indian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Q: How will the candidate be selected for the award?
A: Selection of the candidate will be through a thorough review/evaluation by an expert committee.

Q: Whom can a candidate contact regarding the award?
A: The Head, Science, Technology Promotion Division
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 004
Tel: +91 471 2548214
e-mail: [email protected]