State Scientist Awards Programme

In order to encourage the scientific community of the state, the Government of Karnataka has instituted several awards to the Department of Information Technology, scientists and engineers in the state. These awards are given Biotechnology and Science & Technology, every year since 1996. The Government has constituted a selection committee involving eminent scientists of the state for Government of Karnataka selection of candidates for these awards. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) has been entrusted with the operationalisation for the awards. Nominations Invited for Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award for Senior Scientists Sir M. Visvesvaraya Senior Scientist Award Sir M. Visvesvaraya awards are given to two senior scientists who have put in lifetime of work and made significant contributions for Sir C. V. Raman Award the development of science or technology in the state. for Young Scientists The selection committee considers eminent scientists / engineers Prof. Satish Dhawan Award who have contributed for the development of Science or Technology over the last few decades in Karnataka. Sir M. for Young Engineers Visvesvaraya awards are given to senior persons who have put in a lifetime of scientific work with significant contributions to Science Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award or Technology. This award carries a cash award of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) a memento and a citation. for Young Women Scientists and Eligibility Dr. Raja Ramanna Award Candidates should have completed 50 years of age as on for Scientist / Engineer 28.2.2004 and 28.2.2005 for the year 2004 and 2005 awards respectively. for the years 2004 and 2005 Must have served as head of a Research Organisation or Department for a minimum five years. Must have done significant original contribution in their chosen field of research. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Must have significant contributions to national and human Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560012 development. Telephone: 080 - 23341652, 23348848, 23348849 Must have been born in Karnataka or worked in Karnataka for Fax: 23348840, e-mail: [email protected] over twenty years. Website: www.kscst.org.in Sir C.V. Raman Young Scientist Award Ramanna, the Government of Karnataka has instituted an award in his name from the year 2004. The award will be given to a To encourage the young scientists in the state the Government of scientist who has made a significant contribution in the filed of Karnataka has instituted Sir C V Raman young scientist award. History & Philosophy of Science / Science & Society / Science This award is given to five young scientists who have made Education. outstanding achievements in their fields. The award committee invites nominations from eligible young scientists in the following fields: Eligibility : Life Sciences Physical Sciences & Mathematics Candidates should be less than 50 years of age as on 28.2.2004 and 28.2.2005 for the year 2004 and 2005 awards Chemical Sciences respectively. Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry Candidates should have been born in Karnataka or domiciled Medical Sciences for at least twenty years in Karnataka.

Prof. Satish Dhawan Young Engineers Award Candidate should have published at least five research papers in National/International journals. To encourage young engineers in the state the government has Awardees of earlier years would not be considered again for instituted Prof. Satish Dhawan young engineer awards in the year the same awards. 2003. This award is given to four young engineers who have made outstanding achievements in their fields. The award committee Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan, Dr. Kalpana Chawla and Dr. invites the nominations from eligible young engineers in the Raja Ramanna Awards carries a cash award of Rs.25,000 (Rupees following fields: Twenty five thousand only), a memento and a citation. Aerospace Science and Technology Earth Science Nominations may be sent in duplicate in a cover marked Nominations for “______Award” along with complete Engineering Science bio-data, research / academic profile, important reprints, letters of Computer and Electronics Engineering two referees, two latest passport size photographs and self attested domicile certificate. The nominations should reach on or Dr. Kalpana Chawla Young Women Scientist Award before 12th December 2005.

To encourage the young women scientists / engineers in the state, The Secretary the Government has instituted an award in the name of Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Dr.Kalpana Chawla in the year 2003. This award is given to young Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012 women scientist/engineers who have made outstanding Ph. 080-23341652, 23348848, 23348849, Fax 080 - 23348840 achievements in their respective fields. Website : www.kscst.org.in, E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Raja Ramanna State Award Separate nominations must be submitted for consideration for Dr. Raja Ramanna was one of the eminent scientists from different years. Karnataka who excelled in the field of Science and Technology Original documents when called for should be produced. especially in the field of atomic energy. To honor Dr.Raja Canvassing in any form entails disqualification PROFORMA Academic Qualifications (M.Sc/B.E. onwards) …………...... ……… Profile of Professional Career …...... …………………… Nominations for …………………………….. Award Brief write-up about major research contribution of applicant (not (Instituted by Government of Karnataka) more than 200 words) : ….…...... ……………… ……………….………………………………...... ………………… Enclose latest Research topics with brief description of achievements/ relevance Name : ………………………………………...... passport size Name and designation of two referees along with following details Date of Birth : …...……….. & Place : …...... photograph Period of stay in the State of Karnataka ….. Years Name & Designation …...... ……….. From …………… To ………...... Institution Address …...... ……….. (Note : Enclose proof of age and self attested domicile certificate clearly Area of Research …...... ……….. indicating the period of stay in Karnataka). Your relationship to the referee (Supervisor, Teacher, Co-worker Educational Details : etc.) Name of the Institutions ……….… from …...… to …...….. Qualification achieved. Details about three research papers considered important by you: …...... ………..…...... ………..…...... ………...... Details of working experience: From last 20 years and Current Institution / Organisation of work : Number of Research Publications: Name of the Organisation ………...... …………….. Books …...... ……….. Period of work ……...... ……from………..…….to……...…… Research Papers/Reports …...... ……….. Address: ...... General Articles …...... ………...... Tel: (Off) ……….… (Res) ….….……… Mobile …...... List of important Publications Fax : ………...... ………. E-mail: ……………...………………………… Title of the Author’s Name of the Year of Paper Name Journal Publication Area of Research Activity: Life Sciences

Physical Sciences & Mathematics

Chemical Sciences Number of students guided for Ph.D ……..… Postgraduates: ………….. Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry Medical Sciences Details of Awards/Citations received: ………...…… ……………… …………… Aerospace Science and Technology Computer and Electronics Engineering Patents: ………………...... ……………………… Engineering Sciences Earth Sciences Any other relevant information: .....……. History & philosophy of science/ Science & Society/ Science Education (Note : Nominations have to be submitted on separate papers in this format)