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KSCSTE Kerala State Young Scientist Award 2025

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Eligibility

Indian scientists below 37 years of age with Ph.D. degree

Region

India

Award

A cash prize of ₹50,000, a certificate and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

KSCSTE Kerala State Young Scientist Award 2025 is an opportunity offered by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) [an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science &Technology, Government of Kerala] to honour young and talented Indian scientists for their outstanding contributions in any branch of science and technology. The selected candidates will receive a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a certificate. The candidates may be considered by the council for a research grant of ₹50 lakh after due consideration of the research project with the help of an expert committee.

Source: kscste.kerala.gov.in

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be below 37 years of age as of 31st December in the notifying year
  • hold a Ph.D. degree with 3 years post-doctoral experience
  • possess a working experience in any R&D/academic institution in Kerala continuously for the last 3 years
Benefits

The selected candidate will receive a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a certificate. 

Other Benefits: 

  • The recipient may be considered by the council for a research grant of ₹50,00,000 after due consideration of the research project with the help of an expert committee.
  • The awardee will be considered for a visit abroad to present the research work at a conference, within 3 years of the receipt of the award.

Note:- The awardee has to submit the research project during the month of August of the award year. 

Documents
  • Date of birth proof
  • Previous qualifying examination marksheets and certificates
  • Work experience
How can you apply?

The eligible candidate can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button and read the details carefully.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Downloads' section and download the application form.
Step 4: Send the filled application form to the address given below:

Kerala State Council For Science, Technology And Environment(KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004

More Details
Important Dates

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:-

  • The candidate recommended by the screening committee after a criteria-based screening will be invited to the presentation of their research work.
  • The candidates will be informed of their selection for the award individually by email.
  • The award will be distributed during the inaugural session of the Kerala Science Congress by the Chief Minister.
  • The awardees have to make a presentation of the award-winning work in the Plenary Session of the Kerala Science Congress.
Important documents
Research GrantNotificationGuidelines
Terms and Conditions
  • The council can decide to give the assets to the Institute for research or transfer them to a different Institute if they think it is the right thing to do after the project is finished.
  • All the assets acquired from the grant will be the property of KSCSTE and should not be disposed of or encumbered, or utilised for purposes other than those for which the grant had been sanctioned, without the prior approval of the Council.
  • The amount of the grant shall be utilised for the purpose for which it is granted within a period of one year from the date of receipt of the amount or Council order date, whichever is convenient to the applicant, and the same should be intimated in writing to KSCSTE.
  • Reallocation of funds within the total outlay and extension to the project period may be approved based on the specific recommendation of an expert committee. However, reappropriation of manpower and equipment will not normally be allowed.
  • The PI should present the request for re-appropriation and extension before the committee for approval. In exceptional cases, the project may be extended to one more year without any additional financial commitment.

Note:- For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Guidelines' document.

Contact Details

Kerala State Council For Science, Technology And Environment(KSCSTE)
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Email ID: stpd.kscste@kerala.gov.in | Telephone Number: (+91) 471 2548214

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FAQ's

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) is offering the opportunity.

Question: Is this opportunity extendable?
Answer: No, it is a one-time award.

Question:  Are there any extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: All candidates will receive equal benefits.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official KSCSTE website.

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