Young Scientist Program – M.P. Young Scientist Congress 2026: Cash Prizes up to ₹25,000 & Training Fellowship

At a glance

About the scheme

The scheme is launched by the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology to encourage young scientific talent in the state through research presentation, recognition, cash awards, training fellowships, and academic exposure.

Benefits

• Recognition certificate awarded to selected participants for their research work.
• Cash prizes of ₹25,000, ₹20,000, and ₹15,000 based on merit and subject group.
• Training fellowship at any national institution under the council's scheme, to be availed within 2 years of award.
• Travel allowance reimbursement of actual train fare up to 3AC class or bus fare as per MPCST norms on submission of original tickets.
• Free shared accommodation provided to outstation participants.
• Cash prizes and reimbursements disbursed directly by MPCST annually after the Congress.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be a research scholar, faculty member, or scientist working in Madhya Pradesh.
• Age limit: not more than 32 years for males and 35 years for females as on 28 February 2026.
• Applicant must be associated with a university, college, or research institution located in Madhya Pradesh.
• Research work must be carried out within the State of Madhya Pradesh.
• Only single-author research papers are accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of research experience after postgraduate degree in science disciplines.
• For medical, veterinary, or engineering disciplines: 2 years research experience after bachelor's degree.
• Paper must be in an approved discipline (e.g., Agricultural Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computer Science Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences including AYUSH, Physical Sciences, etc.).

Documents required

• Print copy of online generated application with certificate from Head of Department and Research Supervisor.
• Undertaking by the applicant.
• Biodata of the applicant.
• Abstract of the research paper.
• Proof of age certificate.
• Postgraduate marksheet (for science disciplines).
• Bachelor degree marksheet (for medical, veterinary, engineering disciplines only).
• Four copies of abstract and full-length research paper.
• Software-generated plagiarism or content similarity certificate (maximum 25%).
• Email submission of full-length paper PDF (mandatory).

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official portal www.mpysc.in or www.mpcost.gov.in and fill the online registration form before the deadline.
2. 2Enter biodata details: name, gender, department, institute, address, contact details, date of birth, research experience, accommodation requirement, etc.
3. 3Upload a photograph and an abstract document.
4. 4Submit the form and print the generated application format.
5. 5Email the PDF of the full-length paper to mpysc.in@gmail.com with subject mentioning discipline and unique ID.
6. 6Send the printed application and enclosures to MPCST by 06 February 2026.
7. 7Superscribe the envelope with “41st MP Young Scientist Congress”, Discipline, and Unique ID.

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