Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Award
This biennial award from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad recognizes outstanding research by Indian scientists under 45 in space sciences, electronics, informatics, automation, and related fields. The award includes ₹50,000 cash and a medal, honoring original research conducted within India. Interested scientists can apply by downloading the application form from prl.res.in and submitting it by email or post to the Director, PRL.
About This Scheme
This biennial award from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad recognizes outstanding research by Indian scientists under 45 in space sciences, electronics, informatics, automation, and related fields. The award includes ₹50,000 cash and a medal, honoring original research conducted within India. Interested scientists can apply by downloading the application form from prl.res.in and submitting it by email or post to the Director, PRL.
Full official description
The Shri Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Awards are biennial awards established with funds from Pujya Shri Mota of Hari Om Ashram, Nadiad, to recognize outstanding contributions by Indian scientists under the age of 45 in the fields of Space Sciences, Space Applications, Electronics, Informatics, Telematics, Automation, and Systems Analysis or Management. The awards consist of a cash prize of ₹50,000, a medal, and recognition for original research work done in India.
Fields of Disciplines:
- Space Sciences (including Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary and Atmospheric Sciences).
- Space Applications (in the areas of Meteorology, Hydrology, Remote Sensing, and related Ground Truths).
- Electronics, Informatics, Telematics and Automation.
- Systems Analysis or Management, including non-linear, non-equilibrium systems in natural and social sciences and technology.
Benefits
- Cash prize of ₹50,000
- Medal recognizing outstanding scientific contribution
- National recognition from the Physical Research Laboratory, a premier ISRO-funded institution
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must be a working scientist aged below 45 years at the time of the award cycle
- Research contributions must be in one of the specified fields: Space Sciences (Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary/Atmospheric Sciences), Space Applications (Meteorology, Hydrology, Remote Sensing), Electronics/Informatics/Telematics/Automation, or Systems Analysis/Management
- Research must have been conducted in India
How to Apply
Step-01: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the "Opportunities" section.
Step-02: Click on "Awards Administered By PRL" and select scheme "Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Award"
Step-03: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form.
Step-04: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-05: Candidate can email or post their applications in the prescribed format to: hoa@prl.res.in OR The Director, Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the prize for this award?
The award includes a cash prize of [?]50,000 and a medal.
Who is eligible for the award?
Scientists under the age of 45 (born on or after January 2, 1972) are eligible.
In which fields are contributions considered?
Space Sciences, Space Applications, Electronics, Telematics, Automation, and Systems Analysis or Management.
How should nominations be submitted?
Nominations must be submitted via email to hoa@prl.res.in.
What documents are required for the nomination?
The nomination form, two-page summary of contributions, impact statement, complete list of publications, list of ten best publications, and five reprints (in e-file format) are required.
Who can submit nominations?
Nominations can be submitted by Heads of academic and research institutions, Vice-Chancellors, Fellows of Indian Academies of Science and Engineering, and past recipients.
Can previous nominees be re-nominated?
Yes, candidates from 2013 and 2015 can be re-nominated by submitting a fresh nomination following the current guidelines.
What is the selection process?
The selection is based on the originality and impact of the work done by the nominee, with priority given to contributions made in India.
Is there an application fee for the nomination?
No, there is no application fee for submitting a nomination.
Where can I download the nomination proforma?
The nomination proforma can be downloaded from the PRL website under the "National Awards" section.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Nomination Form (downloadable from the PRL website).
- Two-page Summary of significant contributions research career.
- Impact Statement.
- Complete Publication List.
- List of Ten Best Publications (five from the last five years).
- Five Key Publications (reprints in e-file).