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/

Young Researcher Award 2010

Young Researcher Award 2010 Lady Tata Memorial Trust

This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential for high quality research. Applicants should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities. The applicant should also highlight prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies / societies.

Application along with separate summary sheets (9 copies), duly forwarded by the host institute as per pro forma (attached), may be sent to :

The Secretary
Lady Tata Memorial Trust
Bombay House
24 Homi Mody Street, Fort
Mumbai 400 001.

Eligibility-:

The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years.

The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.

The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute and should be engaged in research and development. Applicants currently working abroad may apply provided that they have confirmed placement in an Institute in India. The awardee will be eligible for regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S & T agencies of the Government of India.

Last date of receiving the duly filled application is 1st February 2010.

For more information visit-: http://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/