Question: Tell me about the Kerala State Young Scientist Awards scheme.

Answer: of Research Publications/Patent, if any8. Any other document, if requiredFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the â€œKerala
State Young Scientist Awardsâ€​?The â€œKerala State Young Scientist Awardsâ€​ by the KSCSTE are intended to honour talented young
Scientists in recognition of their outstanding contributions in any branch of science and technology coming within the purview of the
Council.Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment
(KSCSTE)Who is eligible to get the benefits of the award?The research carried out independently in Kerala by young scientists of Indian
origin with Ph.D. in any branch of Science and technology who has been working in Kerala for the last three years will be taken into
consideration for the award.What should be the minimum qualification of the candidate?The applicant should be a Ph.D. holder with 3
years Post-Doctoral experience.Is there any working experience required by the candidate?Yes, the applicant should have working
experience in any R&D/Academic institution in Kerala continuously for the last 3 years.What should be the maximum age of the
applicant?The age of the applicant should not be more than 37 years as on 31st December in the notifying year.How much amount to be
given to the selected candidate as a cash prize?Each Awardee will be presented with a certificate and a cash prize of â‚¹50,000/-.Can the
selected candidate also be eligible for the research grant?Yes, the recipient may be considered by the Council for a research grant of
â‚¹50 lakhs after due consideration of the research project with the help of an expert committee.Can the awardee also be eligible for a
visit to abroad?Yes, the Awardee, within 3 years of the receipt of the award, will be considered for a visit abroad to present the research
work at a conference.Who will nominate the candidate for the award?Candidates may be nominated by Vice-Chancellors of Universities
in Kerala, Directors of Research Institutes/ R & D Centres of Industries, Heads of University Departments, Principals of Colleges with
approved centers of research, Fellows of the Indian National Science Academy, Indian Academy of Sciences, National Academy of
Sciences, India, Indian National Academy of Engineering and Indian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.How will the candidate be
selected for the award?Selection of the candidate will be through a thorough review/evaluation by an expert committee. Whom can a
candidate contact regarding the award?The Head, Science, Technology Promotion Division Kerala State Council for Science,
Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram â€“ 695 004 Tel: +91 471 2548214 e-mail:
stpd.kscste@kerala.gov.inSources And ReferencesOfficial WebsiteGuidelineProforma & Summary SheetNotification
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