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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.
• 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

• 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.

Application Process

Offline

Nomination Procedure:

Step 01: Applications are invited through advertisement every year.
Step 02: Candidates may be nominated by heads of institutions, Vice-Chancellors, or Fellows of various National Academies.
Step 03: Nominations will be valid for 3 years or the eligibility age bar. A fresh nomination can be made once if the nominee has not crossed the age bar.
Step 04: Nominations must reach the Director, KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695004.

Selection Procedure:

Step 01: Recommended candidates will be invited for the presentation of their research work.
Step 02: Selected candidates will be informed individually by mail.
Step 03: Awards are distributed during the Kerala Science Congress. Awardees must present their work in the Plenary Session.

Contact Details:
The Head, Science, Technology Promotion Division, KSCSTE,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Tel: +91 471 2548214
e-mail: stpd.kscste@kerala.gov.in

Documents Required

1. Identity proof of candidate
2. Educational qualification certificate
3. Post-Doctoral experience certificate
4. Proof of working experience in R&D/Academic institution (3 years)
5. Proof of age of the candidate
6. Certificate of Ph.D
7. Details of Research Publications/Patent, if any
8. Any other document, if required