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Physical Research Laboratory Award

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department of Space

The PRL Award, instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth & Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology.

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About This Scheme

The "Physical Research Laboratory Award", instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth and Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Meteorology. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a medal. Discipline Areas: - Earth and Planetary systems, including areas of oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and meteorology.

Benefits

₹50.0K

  • Cash Prize: An amount of ₹50,000/- and a medal.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be an Indian citizen.

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    The applicant should be a scientist.

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    The applicant's age below 45 years as of 1st January 2021 (born on or after 02.01.1976)

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    The applicant's contribution to Earth and Planetary Systems, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, or Meteorology.

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    Nominations may be made by the Head of Academic & Research Institutions/ Vice-Chancellors/ Deans of Universities/ Fellows of the Indian Academies of Science and Engineering/ and past recipients of these awards.

Required Documents

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    Nomination Proforma .
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    Significant contributions to the area of specialization by the nominee (two pages) during his/her research career.
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    Impact of the contributions in the field concerned, basic and/or applied
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    Specific contributions for which the nomination is being made
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    Complete list of Publications (with the names of authors in the order in which they appear in the publications).
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    List of TEN BEST publications, of which five should preferably be from the last five years (A separate listing of this is essential)
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    Reprints of five important publications in the last five years (e-file only).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the "Opportunities" section.

Step 2: Click on "Awards Administered By PRL" and select scheme "PRL Award"

Step 3: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 5: Nominations should be submitted via email to the Director: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line "Nomination for The PRL Award".

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K

Categories

Education & Learning

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