KSYSA
What this is
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.
In detail
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.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a Ph.D. holder with 3 years Post-Doctoral experience.
- The applicant should have working experience in any R&D/Academic institution in Kerala continuously for the last 3 years.
- The age of the applicant should not be more than 37 years as on 31st December in the notifying year.
What you get
- 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.
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Provenance
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