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DRDO National Level Awards 2024

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Eligibility

Individuals with outstanding contributions to the field of defense science and technology

Region

India

Award

A cash amount of ₹10,00,000 and a citation

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

DRDO National Level Awards 2024 is an opportunity provided by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to individuals who have displayed exceptional research contributions in the field of defense science and technology. This opportunity contains two separate awards: the Dr. Kothari Defence Science Award and the Dr. Kalam Defence Technology Award. The selected candidates will receive a cash amount of ₹10,00,000 and a citation.

Source: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be serving in government organisations/public sector enterprises/private organisations (Academia, Industry, R&D laboratories) due to their outstanding contribution to the field of defence science and technology
Benefits

The selected candidates will receive:-

  • Cash amount of ₹10,00,000
  • Citation
Documents
  • Two duly filled nomination forms (one for each award)
  • A PowerPoint presentation with personal and organisational details, work experience, major contributions, and details of previous awards/citations if any (five slides for each category)
  • Previous awards and citations (if any)
  • Education qualifications/certifications
  • Innovation in the form of patents/publications/product improvement etc.
How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Download the nomination form provided at the top of the page.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the nomination form.
Step 5: Send two copies of the duly filled nomination form (one for each award)  and send it along with the required documents to the following address:
Directorate of Personnel, DRDO HQ
DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg
New Delhi -110011

Step 6: Send a soft copy of the same to the following email address:
dte-pers.hqr@gov.in

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 10th December 2024

Selection Criteria
  • Nominations will be reviewed by the Screening Committee, which will shortlist candidates for the Apex Committee. The committee may interact with nominees and establish its own criteria for recommendations.
  • Shortlisted nominations will be presented to the Apex Committee for final selection, which will then be submitted to the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri for approval.
  • The Director of Personnel at DRDO HQ will announce the awardees' names, which will be published on the DRDO website, along with letters sent to each awardee.
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
  • Only the Ministry, Departments, Organisations, or Private Agencies where the applicant is employed will accept submissions in the format specified for these awards; nominations submitted directly by any individual will not be accepted.
  • All award nominations that have been properly signed by the applicants must follow the proforma that is included.
  • For each of these prizes, the nominee's personnel information form is required. For each kind of prize, a different nomination should be made.

Nomination Form

  • The nomination form must be typed neatly in MS Word, strictly following the attached proforma. Times New Roman font, size 12, and A4 size paper must be used.
  • The name of the award for which the nomination is being submitted (either the Dr. Kothari Defence Science Award or the Dr. Kalam Defence Technology Award) should be clearly indicated in Serial Number 1 of the proforma.
  • If the applicant is a DRDO employee, their Personnel Index Number (PIN) must be included in Serial Number 2. Otherwise please indicate ‘N.A.’ in this section.
  • In Serial Number 3, provide the full name of the organisation where the applicant is currently employed.
  • In Serial Number 13, detail the applicant's position, including the length of service in each grade, in chronological order, starting from their present position.
  • The applicant’s major contributions to the field of Defence Science and Technology should be specific and quantified in no more than 200 words, as required in Serial Number 15.
  • Any awards or honours received by the applicant should be listed in Serial Number 18, along with the corresponding citation or certificate, which must be attached to the nomination form.
  • Before signing the nomination form, the applicant must confirm that there are no pending or contemplated vigilance, disciplinary, or criminal cases against them, as specified in Serial Number 21.
Contact Details

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg
New Delhi 110011
Email ID: dte-pers.hqr@gov.in | Phone Number: (011) 23007218

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FAQ's

Question 1: How can applicants apply for this award?
Answer:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for this award by submitting the physical copies of the required documents to the provided address and a soft copy of the same to the provided email address.

Question 2: Is this award specific for students?
Answer:
No, any individual meeting the criteria can apply.

Question 3: Who is offering this award?
Answer:
The award is being offered by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Question 4: Are there separate awards provided under the DRDO National Level Awards 2024?
Answer:
The awards are the same for both the Dr. Kothari Defence Science Award and the Dr. Kalam Defence Technology Award.

Question 5: Where can I download the nomination form?
Answer:
The nomination form is available on the official website (Apply Now link) for this award.

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