Sarkari Yojana
Physical Research Laboratory Award
About Physical Research Laboratory Award
Instituted in memory of the late Prof. Devendra Lal, a former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), the Physical Research Laboratory Award is given out every two years to honour Indian scientists for original work in Earth and Planetary systems — spanning areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Meteorology. It carries a cash prize of ₹50,000 along with a medal. Discipline Areas:
- Earth and Planetary systems, including areas of oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and meteorology.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Physical Research Laboratory Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
The applicant must be a scientist
The applicant must be a scientist.
The applicant must be under 45 years of…
The applicant must be under 45 years of age as of 1st January 2021 (born on or after 02.01.1976).
The applicant must have contributed to Earth and…
The applicant must have contributed to Earth and Planetary Systems, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, or Meteorology. Note: Nominations can come from the Head of Academic & Research Institutions, Vice-Chancellors, Deans of Universities, Fellows of the Indian Academies of Science and Engineering, or past recipients of this award.
Benefits Provided
Physical Research Laboratory Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Cash Prize
Cash Prize: ₹50,000/- along with a medal.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Nomination proforma
Nomination proforma.
A two-page account of the nominee's significant contributions…
A two-page account of the nominee's significant contributions to their area of specialization over their research career.
The impact of these contributions in the concerned…
The impact of these contributions in the concerned field, whether basic and/or applied.
The specific contributions on which the nomination rests
The specific contributions on which the nomination rests.
A complete list of publications (with authors listed…
A complete list of publications (with authors listed in the order they appear in each publication).
A list of the ten best publications, at…
A list of the ten best publications, at least five of which should preferably be from the last five years (this must be listed separately).
Reprints of five important publications from the last…
Reprints of five important publications from the last five years (e-file only).
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Physical Research Laboratory Award through the online application process outlined below.
Go to the PRL website and open the…
Go to the PRL website and open the "Opportunities" section.
Click "Awards Administered By PRL" and choose the…
Click "Awards Administered By PRL" and choose the "PRL Award" scheme.
Download the prescribed application form format
Download the prescribed application form format.
Fill in all mandatory fields on the application…
Fill in all mandatory fields on the application form and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested where necessary).
E-mail the nomination to the Director at DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN,…
E-mail the nomination to the Director at DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN, using "Nomination for The PRL Award" as the subject line.
Official Application & Website
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