ICSSR Amartya Sen Award 2013

ICSSR Amartya Sen Award 2013

ICSSR Amartya Sen Award 2013 for Distinguished Social Scientists

Indian Council OF Social Science Research-ICSSR has instituted the Amartya Sen Award for Distinguished Social Scientists. The Award comprises a citation, a plaque and a cash award of Rs. 10 lakh. Each year up to ten awards will be given to the scholars who have made outstanding contributions to social science research.

Eligibility: Any citizen of India/Overseas citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) below the age of 55 years as on 31 December 2012, engaged in research and who has made outstanding contribution–theoretical and/or empirical--towards the advancement of knowledge in any field of social sciences, is eligible for the award.

Nominations for the Award in a prescribed format should reach to the Member-Secretary, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067, latest by 5th March 2013.

The details of the Award, its guidelines and the format for nomination can be downloaded from www,icssr.org

For more information visit : http://www.icssr.org/