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Central Government Scheme Ministry Of Science And Technology

Physical Research Laboratory Award

The PRL Award, instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth & Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology.

Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Education & Learning
How to Apply
Online

About the Physical Research Laboratory Award Scheme

The "Physical Research Laboratory Award", instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth and Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Meteorology. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a medal.

Discipline Areas:

  • Earth and Planetary systems, including areas of oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and meteorology.

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Benefits

  • Cash Prize: An amount of ₹50,000/- and a medal.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  • The applicant should be a scientist.
  • The applicant&amp;#39;s age below 45 years as of 1st January 2021 (born on or after 02.01.1976)
  • The applicant&amp;#39;s contribution to Earth and Planetary Systems, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, or Meteorology.

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Nominations may be made by the Head of Academic &amp; Research Institutions/ Vice-Chancellors/ Deans of Universities/ Fellows of the Indian Academies of Science and Engineering/ and past recipients of these awards.

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How to Apply for Physical Research Laboratory Award

Application mode: Online

Step 1: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the &quot;Opportunities&quot; section.

Step 2: Click on &quot;Awards Administered By PRL&quot; and select scheme &quot;PRL Award&quot;

Step 3: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 5: Nominations should be submitted via email to the Director: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line &quot;Nomination for The PRL Award&quot;.

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Physical Research Laboratory Award scheme?

The &amp;quot;Physical Research Laboratory Award&amp;quot;, instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth and Planetary systems, in…

Who is eligible for Physical Research Laboratory Award?

The applicant should be an Indian citizen. The applicant should be a scientist. The applicant&amp;39;s age below 45 years as of 1st January 2021 (born on or after 02.01.1976) The applicant&amp;39;s contribution to Earth and Planetary Systems, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, or Meteorology. Note…

What benefits does Physical Research Laboratory Award provide?

Cash Prize: An amount of ₹50,000/- and a medal. <br

How can I apply for Physical Research Laboratory Award?

Step 1: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the &quot;Opportunities&quot; section. Step 2: Click on &quot;Awards Administered By PRL&quot; and select scheme &quot;PRL Award&quot; Step 3: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form. Step 4: In the applicati…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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