Physical Research Laboratory Award
The PRL Award, instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth & Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology.
About This Scheme
The PRL Award, instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth and Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Meteorology. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a medal.
Discipline Areas:
Earth and Planetary systems, including areas of oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and meteorology.
Benefits
Cash Prize of ₹50,000/- and Medal
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
The applicant should be a scientist.
The applicant’s age below 45 years as of 1st January 2021 (born on or after 02.01.1976)
The applicant’s contribution to Earth and Planetary Systems, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, or Meteorology.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step-01: The applicant visits the
PRL website
and navigate to the “Opportunities” section.
Step-02: Click on “Awards Administered By PRL” and select scheme “PRL Award”
Step-03: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the
application form
.
Step-04: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-05: Nominations should be submitted via email to the Director: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line “Nomination for The PRL Award”.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Cash Prize of ₹50,000/- and Medal
Application Process
Apply Online
Step-01: The applicant visits the PRL website
and navigate to the "Opportunities" section.
Step-02: Click on "Awards Administered By PRL" and select scheme "PRL Award"
Step-03: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form
.
Step-04: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-05: Nominations should be submitted via email to the Director: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line "Nomination for The PRL Award".
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Physical Research Laboratory Award |
| Short Title | PRLA |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Science And Technology |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 45 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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