Physical Research Laboratory Award

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

• 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.

Note:

Nominations may be made by the Head of Academic & Research Institutions/ Vice-Chancellors/ Deans of Universities/ Fellows of the Indian Academies of Science and Engineering/ and past recipients of these awards.

Online

Step 1: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the "Opportunities" section. Step 2: Click on "Awards Administered By PRL" and select scheme "PRL Award" Step 3: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form. Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 5: Nominations should be submitted via email to the Director: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line "Nomination for The PRL Award".

The "Physical Research Laboratory 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.