Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Awards for Sciences/Engineering & Technological Sciences/Social Sciences
About this scheme
The “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Awards for Sciences/Engineering & Technological Sciences/Social Sciences” scheme has been launched by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to recognize and encourage meritorious research and outstanding contributions across key science and technology domains by providing cash prizes and a citation to distinguished scientists and scholars, thereby honoring their impactful work and inspiring further scientific advancement.
Benefits
- Cash Prize: ₹1,00,000 (one lakh rupees) awarded to each National Awardee.- Citation: A formal citation recognizing the scholar’s contribution.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be an Indian national scientist.
- The applicant can be resident in India or abroad, provided the work recognized is carried out in India.
- The applicant must have carried out outstanding research/contributions in sciences, engineering & technological sciences, or social sciences.
- The award recognizes contribution, not position or rank.
- The applicant once awarded, shall not be eligible for consideration again.
- The applicant must be nominated by a reputed scientific institution, academic/professional body, or a recognized organizational entity.
- Advisory Board members and institutional representatives whose nominees are being considered will not be members of the board in the year of consideration.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the required documents (self-attested, if applicable).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the M. P. Council of Science & Technology
Vigyan Bhawan, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003 (M.P.).
E-mail: [email protected];
Fax: 0755-2671600, Ph: 0755-2671800.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- List of Publications, Patents
- Field of Work
- Detailed Biodata
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Contribution
- List of Publications/Research Outputs
- Nomination Endorsement Letter
- Self-declaration
- Supporting Certificates/Proof of Achievements
- Copy of Proposed Work Summary
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the award name?
The scheme is called Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Awards for Science, Engineering & Technological Sciences, and Social Sciences.
- What is the cash prize amount?
Each award carries a cash prize of ₹1,00,000 along with a citation.
- How often is the award given?
The award is ordinarily given every year.
- Who is eligible?
All Indian nationals with significant contributions in the relevant fields are eligible.
- Can non-resident Indians be nominated?
Yes, non-resident Indians are eligible if the work was carried out in India.
- Can multiple individuals share an award?
Yes, the award may be given jointly to up to three individuals, each receiving the full award.
- Can an awardee be re-nominated?
No, a person who has already received the award is not eligible again.
- Who selects the awardees?
The awardees are selected by the Chairman, General Body of MPCST on the recommendations of Advisory Boards.
- Are the nomination sources restricted?
Yes, nominations are invited only from reputed scientific, academic, and professional bodies.
- Is there a lecture requirement?
Yes, recipients are expected to deliver a lecture on their specialized subject when requested.
- Does the award consider relevance to India?
Yes, due consideration is given to the relevance of the nominee’s work to India.
- What documents are required?
Documents include detailed biodata, curriculum vitae, nomination letter, work summary, and proofs of achievement.
- Where is the award administered from?
The award is administered by MPCST, Vigyan Bhawan, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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