Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research Award 2026: ₹50,000 Cash Prize & Eligibility

At a glance

About the scheme

Established using funds donated by Pujya Shri Mota of Hari Om Ashram, Nadiad, and administered through the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, this biennial award encourages young Indian scientists. It acknowledges groundbreaking and original research conducted in India across disciplines such as space sciences, space applications, electronics, informatics, telematics, automation, and systems analysis or management.

Benefits

• A cash prize of ₹50,000.
• A commemorative medal.
• Formal recognition for original research work carried out in India.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• The applicant must be an active scientist.
• The applicant must be below 45 years of age.
• The applicant must have made notable contributions in Space Sciences, Space Applications, Electronics, Informatics, Telematics, Automation, or Systems Analysis and Management.

Documents required

• Prescribed Nomination Form downloaded from the PRL website.
• Two-page summary of significant research career contributions.
• Impact statement detailing the significance of the work.
• Complete list of research publications.
• List of ten best publications, with at least five published in the last five years.
• Electronic copies or reprints of five key publications.

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official PRL website and locate the Opportunities section.
2. 2Go to Awards Administered By PRL and select Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Award to download the nomination proforma.
3. 3Complete all mandatory sections in the nomination form and compile all required supporting research documents.
4. 4Send the filled nomination form and enclosures via email to hoa@prl.res.in or by post to The Director, Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009.

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