What is the prize for this award?

The award includes a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a medal.

Who is eligible for the award?

Scientists under the age of 45 (born on or after January 2, 1972) are eligible.

In which fields are contributions considered?

Space Sciences, Space Applications, Electronics, Telematics, Automation, and Systems Analysis or Management.

How should nominations be submitted?

Nominations must be submitted via email to hoa@prl.res.in.

What documents are required for the nomination?

The nomination form, two-page summary of contributions, impact statement, complete list of publications, list of ten best publications, and five reprints (in e-file format) are required.

Who can submit nominations?

Nominations can be submitted by Heads of academic and research institutions, Vice-Chancellors, Fellows of Indian Academies of Science and Engineering, and past recipients.

Can previous nominees be re-nominated?

Yes, candidates from 2013 and 2015 can be re-nominated by submitting a fresh nomination following the current guidelines.

What is the selection process?

The selection is based on the originality and impact of the work done by the nominee, with priority given to contributions made in India.

Is there an application fee for the nomination?

No, there is no application fee for submitting a nomination.

Where can I download the nomination proforma?

The nomination proforma can be downloaded from the PRL website under the "National Awards" section.

Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Award

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About HOAPDVSRA

The Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research Award is a national research honour administered by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, a unit of the Department of Space. It was set up with funds donated by Pujya Shri Mota of Hari Om Ashram in Nadiad, Gujarat, and is named after Vikram Sarabhai, the physicist who founded PRL. Awardees have been named since 1974, and the award is given in alternate years.

This is a recognition award for practising scientists rather than a student scholarship. It honours Indian researchers for original work across four areas: space sciences; space applications; electronics, informatics, telematics and automation; and systems analysis or management. A recipient receives a cash prize and a medal, and is invited to present the work that earned the award.

The award is aimed at younger Indian scientists, with nominations sought for researchers below 45 years of age. Selection is by nomination rather than open application, so it is relevant to early- and mid-career researchers in space and allied sciences who are put forward for their published contributions.

Sources: Physical Research Laboratory (Department of Space) - Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research Award · myScheme - Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Award · DeshGujarat - PRL announces winners of Hari Om Ashram - Vikram Sarabhai awards

Who runs it

Provider

Ministry Of Science And Technology

Central Government

Department of Space

At a glance

Key details

Level	Central
Scheme type	Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Composite
Application mode	Online

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
The applicant should be a scientist.
The applicant's age is below 45 years (born on or after January 2, 1972, for the 2017 awards).
The applicant's contributions should be in the areas mentioned, such as Space Sciences, Space Applications, Electronics, Informatics, Telematics, Automation, etc.

What you get

Award & benefits

Cash Prize: An amount of ₹50,000/- and a medal.

What to prepare

Documents required

Nomination Form (downloadable from the PRL website).

Significant contributions to the area of specialization by the nominee (two pages) during his/her research career.

Impact of the contributions in the field concerned, basic and/or applied

Specific contributions for which the nomination is being made

Complete list of Publications (with the names of authors in the order in which they appear in the publications).

List of TEN BEST publications, of which five should preferably be from the last five years (A separate listing of this is essential)

Reprints of five important publications in the last five years (e-file only).

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Guidelines myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

HOAPDVSRA – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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