Swarnajayanti Fellowship Explained

Swarnajayanti Fellowship
Awarded For:	Research in basic science in India
Presenter:	Department of Science and Technology (India) Government of India
Year:	1997
Website:	Swarnajayanti Fellowship Website

The Swarnajayanti Fellowship (SJ) is a research fellowship in India awarded annually by the Department of Science and Technology (India) for notable and outstanding research by young scientists, applied or fundamental, in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and physics. The prize recognizes promising young Indian academicians who are producing outstanding work that impacts research and development.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Details

Citizens of India who are under 40 years of age, and have a proven track record may apply.^[4] The fellowship consists of an additional monthly stipend of as well as a research grant of per annum. The fellowship also requires that candidates have employment support from an Indian Institute of their choosing.^[5]

Prizes

The prize is divided into six disciplines, namely:

• Chemical Sciences
• Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Engineering Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Life Science
• Physical Sciences

Recipients

• List of Swarnajayanti Fellows

See also

• List of general science and technology awards

External links

• • Awardees before 2005
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Notes and References

1. Web site: 14 Indian scientists get Swarna Jayanti Fellowship. 2020-08-25. @businessline. en.
2. Web site: 14 scientists awarded Swarna Jayanti Fellowships. 2020-08-25. newsonair.com.
3. Web site: Meet the winners of Swarnajayanti fellowship. 23 November 2018.
4. Web site: Swarnajayanti Fellowships Scheme. Department of Science and Technology (India).
5. Web site: Swarnajayanti Fellowships. 2020-08-25. serc-dst.org.