Buti Foundation Award
The Buti Foundation Award is a biennial prize given to scientists or engineers below age 45 for outstanding research in Plasma Science and Technology conducted in India. The award includes a medal and a cash prize of ₹50,000. To apply, download the nomination form from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) website and email it to DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN.
About This Scheme
The Buti Foundation Award is a biennial prize given to scientists or engineers below age 45 for outstanding research in Plasma Science and Technology conducted in India. The award includes a medal and a cash prize of ₹50,000. To apply, download the nomination form from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) website and email it to DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN.
Full official description
The Buti Foundation Award, established in 2007 by the Buti Foundation, New Delhi, is a biennial award recognizing innovative and outstanding research in the field of Plasma Science & Technology. The award aims to honor a Scientist/Engineer under the age of 45 years for their significant contributions to this field. The award includes a medal and a cash prize.
Benefits
- Cash prize of ₹50,000
- Award medal
- Biennial recognition (awarded once every two years)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Scientist or Engineer
- Must be below 45 years of age as of 1st January of the award year
- Must have conducted innovative and outstanding research in Plasma Science and Technology within India
How to Apply
Step-01: Download the prescribed format of the application form from the PRL official website.
Step-02: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form and attach copies of all the required documents (self-attested, if necessary).
Step-03: Candidate can email their applications in the prescribed format to: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line “Nomination for The Buti Foundation Award”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for the award?
Nominees must be under 45 years of age as of January 1, 2021 (born on or after January 2, 1976).
What is the prize amount?
The award includes a medal and a cash prize of [?]50,000.
What should be included in the nomination?
Significant contributions, the impact of contributions, specific contributions, a complete list of publications, TEN BEST publications, and reprints of five important publications.
Can I submit physical copies of the documents?
No, only e-files of the reprints are accepted. All submissions should be via email.
Can past nominees be re-nominated?
Yes, but a fresh nomination must be submitted according to the current criteria and guidelines.
Who can make a nomination?
Nominations can be made by Heads of Academic & Research Institutions, Vice-Chancellors, Deans of Universities, Fellows of Indian Academies of Science and Engineering, and past recipients of the award.
What should be the subject line of the nomination email?
The subject line should be 'Nomination for The Buti Foundation Award'.
How is the impact of contributions evaluated?
The impact is evaluated based on the significance of the nominee's contributions to the Plasma Science & Technology field.
Where can I download the nomination proforma?
The proforma can be downloaded from the PRL website under National Awards --> Buti Foundation Award.
How should the nomination be submitted?
Nominations should be emailed to the Director, PRL at DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the required document.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Detailed Contribution Statement (2 pages).
- Impact Statement.
- List of Publications.
- List of TEN BEST Publications.
- Reprints of Five Important Publications (e-files only).