Sarkari Yojana
Kerala State Young Scientist Awards
About Kerala State Young Scientist Awards
KSCSTE presents the “Kerala State Young Scientist Awards” to honour gifted young Scientists for outstanding work in any branch of science and technology that falls within the Council’s scope. Eligible work is research done independently in Kerala by young scientists of Indian origin who hold a Ph.D. in any branch of Science and technology and have worked in Kerala for the past three years. Nominations can come from Vice-Chancellors of Universities in Kerala, Directors of R & D Centres, Heads of Institutions & departments and Fellows of Academies. A nomination stays valid for 3 years or until the eligibility age is reached, whichever comes first. An expert committee picks the winners after a detailed review/evaluation.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Kerala State Council For Science, Technology And Environment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Kerala State Young Scientist Awards, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Candidates need a Ph.D
Candidates need a Ph.D. along with 3 years of Post-Doctoral experience.
For the past 3 years, they must have…
For the past 3 years, they must have been working without a break in an R&D/Academic institution in Kerala.
On 31st December of the notifying year, the…
On 31st December of the notifying year, the candidate should be 37 years old or younger.
Benefits Provided
Kerala State Young Scientist Awards provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Every Awardee receives a certificate together with a…
Every Awardee receives a certificate together with a cash prize of ₹50,000/-.
After an expert committee examines the research project,…
After an expert committee examines the research project, the Council may consider the recipient for a research grant of ₹50 lakhs.
Within 3 years of getting the award, the…
Within 3 years of getting the award, the Awardee will be considered for a trip abroad to present the research at a conference.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Candidate's identity proof
Candidate's identity proof
Certificate of educational qualification
Certificate of educational qualification
Proof of Post-Doctoral experience (certificate)
Proof of Post-Doctoral experience (certificate)
Evidence of work experience in an R&D/Academic institution
Evidence of work experience in an R&D/Academic institution
Candidate's age proof
Candidate's age proof
Ph.D certificate
Ph.D certificate
Particulars of Research Publications/Patent, where available
Particulars of Research Publications/Patent, where available
Other documents, if needed
Other documents, if needed
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Kerala State Young Scientist Awards through the offline application process outlined below.
Nomination Procedure:
Each year, applications are called for through an…
Each year, applications are called for through an advertisement.
Nominations may be made by Vice-Chancellors of Universities…
Nominations may be made 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, and 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.
A nomination remains valid for 3 years or…
A nomination remains valid for 3 years or until the eligibility age, whichever is earlier. A nominee who is still within the age bar may, however, be nominated afresh (only once).
The nomination, in the prescribed format and with…
The nomination, in the prescribed format and with every supporting document, has to reach the Director, KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695004. Note: Incomplete nominations, and those arriving after the due date, will be rejected. Selection Procedure:
After a rigorous criteria-based screening, the candidates the…
After a rigorous criteria-based screening, the candidates the screening committee recommends are called to present their research work.
Each selected candidate is told individually by mail…
Each selected candidate is told individually by mail about the award.
The Chief Minister hands over the awards at…
The Chief Minister hands over the awards at the inaugural session of the Kerala Science Congress, and the Awardees present their award-winning work at the Congress's Plenary Session. Contact Details: 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: stpd.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Official Application & Website
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