
Department of
Electronics, Information
Technology,
Biotechnology and Science & Technology,
Government of Karnataka
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State Awards for Scientists and Engineers
Nominations invited for
the years 2020 and 2021
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Lifetime Achievement Award
for Senior Scientists /
Engineers
Dr. Raja Ramanna Award
for Scientist / Engineer
Sir C. V. Raman Award
for Scientists
Prof. Satish Dhawan Award
for Engineers
and
Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award
for Women Scientist

Karnataka
State Council for Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Science
Campus, Bangalore - 560 012
Ph. 080-23341652, 23348848, 23348849, 23348840
Website: www.kscst.org.in
/
www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in E-mail:
office@kscst.iisc.ernet.in
State Awards for Scientists and Engineers
for the years 2020 and 2021
(Instituted by Government of Karnataka)
With a view to
recognize and reward Scientific and Technological talent in the
state, the
Government of Karnataka has instituted several awards to the
Scientists and Engineers of the State who have made significant
contribution towards the development of the State in various fields
of Science and Technology. These awards are being given every year
since 1996.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Lifetime Achievement
Award for Senior Scientists / Engineers
The
Government of Karnataka instituted Sir M. Visvesvaraya award
to recognize and honour the senior
Scientists / Engineers for their lifetime contributions for the development of science
and technology in the State. Two awards will be given every year.
Eligibility:
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They should be born in Karnataka or must have served in
Karnataka for over twenty years.
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They must have contributed significantly in their field of
Fundamental Research.
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They must have significant contributions to National and Human
development.
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Candidates should be above 50 years of age as on 28th February
of respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2020 for the award year
2020 and 28.02.2021 for the award year 2021).
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They must not have received the same award earlier.
This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakhs), a
memento and a citation.
Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for Scientists / Engineers
The
Government of Karnataka instituted Dr. Raja Ramanna Award in the year 2004.
This award is given to a Scientists /
Engineers who has made a significant
contribution in the field of Science Education / History & Philosophy of Science /
Science & Society.
Eligibility:
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They should be born in Karnataka or domiciled for at least
twenty years in Karnataka.
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They should have published at least five research papers in
National / International journals.
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They must have done exceptional research work in the State of
Karnataka.
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Candidates should be above 50 years of age as on 28th February
of respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2020 for the award year
2020 and 28.02.2021 for the award year 2021).
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They must not have received the same award earlier.
This
award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation.
Sir C. V. Raman Award
for Scientists
To
encourage Scientists in the state, the Government of Karnataka instituted
Sir C. V. Raman Young Scientist Award. This award is given to scientists
who have made outstanding achievements in their fields. Five awards will be
given in this category.
The award committee
invites nominations from eligible scientists in the following fields:
Prof. Satish Dhawan
Award for Engineers
To
encourage Engineers in the State, the Government of Karnataka
instituted Prof. Satish Dhawan Award in the year 2003. This award is
given to Engineers who have made outstanding achievements in the
Engineering fields including Earth Sciences. Four awards will be
given in this category.
Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Women Scientist / Engineer
To
encourage the women Scientists / Engineers in the state, the
Government of Karnataka has instituted an award in the name of Dr. Kalpana Chawla in the year 2003. This award is given to a woman
Scientist / Engineer who has made outstanding contributions in her
field for the development of Science or Technology in the state.
Eligibility for Sir C.V. Raman Award, Prof. Satish Dhawan Award and
Dr. Kalpana
Chawla Award
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They should be born in Karnataka or domiciled for at least for
twenty years in Karnataka.
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They should have published at least five research papers in National
/ International journals.
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They must have done exceptional research work in the State of
Karnataka.
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Candidates should be below 50 years of age as on 28th February of
respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2020 for the award year 2020 and
28.02.2021 for the award year 2021).
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They must not have received the same award earlier.
These awards carry a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and a citation.
Women Scientists / Engineers (below 50 years of age) are eligible to
apply for Sir C V Raman and Prof. Satish Dhawan Awards in addition
to Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award. However, they have to submit the
separate nominations for each award.
Nominations may be sent in an envelope superscribed as "Nominations ___________________ Award for the
year ..............." with all
necessary details, as per the PROFORMA, along with two latest
passport size photographs and documents.
PROFORMA and Excel data sheet can be downloaded from our
websites: www.kscst.org.in / www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in. Hard
copy of the filled Proforma along with necessary documents can
be sent to KSCST on or before the last date. Soft copy of the
filled Data Sheet (Excel File) can be sent to KSCST by email:
office.kscst@iisc.ac.in.
The nominations (hard copy)
should be sent, on or before
17.05.2022 (Extended upto 21st June 2022) to the following address:
The Secretary
Karnataka
State Council for Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Science
Campus, Bangalore - 560 012
Ph. 080-23341652, 23348848, 23348849, 23348840
Website: www.kscst.org.in
/
www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in
E-mail:
office.kscst@iisc.ac.in
NOTE:
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Nominations should be sent in the form of hardcopy only and
data sheet (Excel File) in the form of soft copy by email:
office.kscst@iisc.ac.in
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Submit separate nominations for each award (Clearly
highlight the year of award applied for)
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Data Sheet in MS Excel as per the format
to be sent by
email
office.kscst@iisc.ac.in
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Original documents should be produced whenever called for.
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Canvassing in any form entails disqualification.
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Decision of selection committee is final and binding
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The heads of institutions can also nominate eligible
engineer / scientist for these awards as per the
prescribed format.
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Click on this
link to download the Proforma in MS Word to be submitted in hardcopy
Click on this
link to download the data sheet in MS Excel to be sent by email
Email: office.kscst@iisc.ac.in
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Recipients of
State Awards for
Scientists and Engineers
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