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Kerala State Young Scientist Awards

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.

Ministry / Department
Science and Technology Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

Kerala State Young Scientist Awards क्या है?

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.

लाभ
1. प्रत्येक पुरस्कार विजेता को एक प्रमाण पत्र और ₹50,000/- का नकद पुरस्कार दिया जाएगा। 1. एक विशेषज्ञ समिति की मदद से अनुसंधान परियोजना पर उचित विचार करने के बाद प्राप्तकर्ता को परिषद द्वारा 50 लाख रुपये के शोध अनुदान के लिए विचार किया जा सकता है। 1. पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने के 3 साल के भीतर पुरस्कार विजेता को एक सम्मेलन में शोध कार्य प्रस्तुत करने के लिए विदेश यात्रा के लिए विचार किया जाएगा।
स्तर
State — Kerala
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Science and Technology Department
लाभ का प्रकार
other
मुख्य पात्रता
The applicant should be a Ph.D. holder with 3 years Post-Doctoral experience.
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

योजना का विवरण

के. एस. सी. एस. टी. ई. द्वारा "केरल राज्य युवा वैज्ञानिक पुरस्कार" का उद्देश्य प्रतिभाशाली युवा वैज्ञानिकों को परिषद के दायरे में आने वाली विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी की किसी भी शाखा में उनके उत्कृष्ट योगदान के लिए सम्मानित करना है। पिछले तीन वर्षों से केरल में काम कर रहे विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी की किसी भी शाखा में पीएचडी के साथ भारतीय मूल के युवा वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा केरल में स्वतंत्र रूप से किए गए शोध को पुरस्कार के लिए विचार में लिया जाएगा। उम्मीदवारों को केरल में विश्वविद्यालयों के कुलपतियों, अनुसंधान एवं विकास केंद्रों के निदेशकों, संस्थानों और विभागों के प्रमुखों और अकादमियों के अध्येताओं द्वारा नामित किया जा सकता है। नामांकन 3 साल या पात्रता आयु, जो भी पहले हो, के लिए वैध होंगे। चयन एक विशेषज्ञ समिति द्वारा पूरी तरह से समीक्षा/मूल्यांकन के माध्यम से किया जाएगा।

लाभ

1. प्रत्येक पुरस्कार विजेता को एक प्रमाण पत्र और ₹50,000/- का नकद पुरस्कार दिया जाएगा। 1. एक विशेषज्ञ समिति की मदद से अनुसंधान परियोजना पर उचित विचार करने के बाद प्राप्तकर्ता को परिषद द्वारा 50 लाख रुपये के शोध अनुदान के लिए विचार किया जा सकता है। 1. पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने के 3 साल के भीतर पुरस्कार विजेता को एक सम्मेलन में शोध कार्य प्रस्तुत करने के लिए विदेश यात्रा के लिए विचार किया जाएगा।

पात्रता

  • आवेदक को 3 साल के पोस्ट-डॉक्टरल अनुभव के साथ पीएचडी धारक होना चाहिए। 1. आवेदक के पास पिछले 3 वर्षों से लगातार केरल में किसी भी अनुसंधान एवं विकास/शैक्षणिक संस्थान में काम करने का अनुभव होना चाहिए। 1. आवेदक की आयु अधिसूचना वर्ष में 31 दिसंबर को 37 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं होनी चाहिए।
क्षेत्र: Keralaलाभ: other

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

  • 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

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. चरण 1: Offline — Step 01

    Applications are invited through advertisement every year.

  2. चरण 2: Offline — Step 02

    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.

  3. चरण 3: Offline — Step 03

    Nominations will be valid for 3 years or the eligibility age whichever is earlier. However, a fresh nomination (only once) can be made, if the nominee has not yet crossed the age bar.

  4. चरण 4: Offline — Step 04

    Nominations in the prescribed format along with all supporting documents must reach the Director, KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695004. Note: Nominations that are not complete or received after the due date will not be considered. > Selection Procedure:

  5. चरण 1: Offline — Step 01

    Candidates recommended by the screening committee after a rigorous criteria-based screening will be invited for the presentation of their research work.

  6. चरण 2: Offline — Step 02

    The candidates will be informed of their selection for the award individually by mail.

  7. चरण 3: Offline — Step 03

    The awards will be distributed during the inaugural session of the Kerala Science Congress by the Chief Minister. The Awardees have to make a presentation of the award-winning work in the Plenary Session of the Kerala Science Congress. > 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: [email protected]

FAQ

What is the “Kerala State Young Scientist Awards”?

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.

Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

Who is eligible to get the benefits of the award?

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.

What should be the minimum qualification of the candidate?

The applicant should be a Ph.D. holder with 3 years Post-Doctoral experience.

Is there any working experience required by the candidate?

Yes, the applicant should have working experience in any R&D/Academic institution in Kerala continuously for the last 3 years.

What should be the maximum age of the applicant?

The age of the applicant should not be more than 37 years as on 31st December in the notifying year.

How much amount to be given to the selected candidate as a cash prize?

Each Awardee will be presented with a certificate and a cash prize of [?]50,000/-.

Can the selected candidate also be eligible for the research grant?

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.

Can the awardee also be eligible for a visit to abroad?

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.

Who will nominate the candidate for the award?

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.

How will the candidate be selected for the award?

Selection of the candidate will be through a thorough review/evaluation by an expert committee.

Whom can a candidate contact regarding the award?

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]

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