INSA Indira Gandhi Prize for Popularization of Science 2023
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Last Updated On : 14-07-2022 Posted By : Rajnika
INSA Indira Gandhi Prize for Popularization of Science 2023 is an opportunity offered by the National Science Academy (INSA) to applicants who have a distinguished career as a writer, editor, journalist, lecturer, radio or television programme director, science photographer or illustrator. The award is introduced to encourage and recognize the popularization of science in the country. The prize will be awarded once in three years for the outstanding work done by an individual for the popularization of science in any Indian language, including English. The selected fellows will receive an honorarium of INR 25,000 per month, a citation and a bronze medal.
INSA Indira Gandhi Prize for Popularization of Science 2023
DeadlineClosed Eligibility To be eligible, an applicant must -
- Have a distinguished career as a writer, editor, journalist, lecturer, radio or television program director, science photographer and illustrator
- Be enable to explain science (including medicine), research and technology to the public
- Have a knowledge of the role of science, technology and research in the enrichment of cultural heritage and in the solution of problems of humanity
Benefits The selected fellows will receive an honorarium of INR 25,000 per month, a citation and a bronze medal. A maximum of six prizes (two in each category) will be awarded to the following categories -
- Science popularization efforts in the English language by a career media personnel
- Science popularization efforts in the English language by a career scientist
- Science popularization efforts in any language other than English either by a career media personnel or a career scientist
How can you apply? The eligible candidate can apply for the prize by using the below-mentioned steps -
Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button and read all the details carefully.
Step 2: Send the nomination form complete in all respects to the below mentioned address latest by 15th July 2022 -Executive Director, Indian National Science Academy,
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110 002
Important Dates
Application Deadline - 15th July 2022
Selection Criteria
The candidates will be selected based on initiative, originality, scientific accuracy, clarity of interpretation and impact of creating excitement, interest and understanding of science.
The President, INSA, will appoint a Committee which will consist of four members besides him to consider the nominations and make recommendations to the Council.
The Committee will be empowered to consult experts in the field, if necessary. The material for judging would include writing in newspapers, magazines, popular books and scripts prepared for radio and television programmes and films.
The nominations for consideration for the prize will be invited from INSA Fellows, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Principals, Directors of leading scientific institutions and national laboratories and Editors of selected Indian science journals. Advertisements will also be inserted in the selected popular science journals for this purpose.
Note -
- Work already recognized for any other award will not be considered.
- The recommendations of the Committee will be considered by the Council in December/January.
- The name of the person selected for the prize will be announced at the Anniversary General Meeting of the Academy.
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Terms and Conditions
- The prize winner will be expected to deliver a lecture at the venue to be fixed by the Academy.
- Nominations for the award will be made by the INSA Fellows, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Principals, Directors of leading scientific institutions and national laboratories and Editors of selected Indian science journals in the prescribed proforma.
Contact Details
The Executive Director
Indian National Science Academy
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002
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