EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must -
- Be below 55 years or less as of 31st December 2022
- Be currently working or have worked in India, with at least 15 years of teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level at any Indian college/university/institution
Benefits
The selected 15 awardees will receive a cash award of INR 50,000, a one-time book grant of INR 20,000 and a scroll each.
Documents
- Published review of books
- A list of any recognition/honour at the state/national level received by the Nominee for excellence in teaching
- A latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), not more than 3 pages of A4 size paper, of the Nominee
- List the current positions of the six former students of the Nominee, giving names, level and year of their study period, contact details including their emails and mobile numbers
- A brief write-up highlighting dedication to teaching, motivational skills, evidence of innovative teaching methods/materials, functioning as a role model and other qualities (not exceeding 1,000 words)
- A brief note highlighting other academic activities in addition to regular duties, such as general/popular articles/lectures on science, organizing seminars/ workshops, outreach activities, etc. (not exceeding 100 words)
- A list of equipment designed and fabricated and/or papers published on education in journals/magazines with state/national/international circulation
Note -
- The list of research publications should be restricted to the 10 best papers.
- For detailed information, kindly go through 'Scheme Details'.
How can you apply?
The eligible candidate can apply for the award by using the below-mentioned steps -
Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button and read all the details carefully.
Step 2: Navigate to 'Download Form' in the below section of the page.
Step 3: Send the complete nomination form to the below-mentioned address not later than 30th April 2022 -
The Executive Director,
Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002
Important Dates
Application Deadline - 30th April 2022
Selection Criteria
The selection will be based on the following criteria -
- Consistent excellence in teaching as evident from the performance of students
- Inspiring students to take up careers in Science and Technology
- Introducing novel teaching methods, experiments and materials, and pedagogy
- Active involvement in science popularization and outreach activities
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- The nominee can be nominated a maximum of three times.
- The award will not be offered to fellows of any of the national academics
- A nomination will remain valid for consideration for two consecutive years.
- The awardees (along with spouse or one accompanying person) will be paid travel expenses (cost of economy class air-fare by Air India, purchased through its portal, Balmer & Lawrie/IRCTC/Ashoka Tours and Travels only) and local conveyance as applicable.
- INSA will help in providing local hospitality.
- Reimbursement will be made on the production of tickets.
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