National Science & Technology Awards
Recognizing the role of Science & Technology in National Development, the National Science Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Science & Technology organizes the National Science & Technology Awards.The awards are made once in two years.
There were 35 recipients of National S & T awards since 2005 under 9 -13 categories. The Awards were presented last in year 2010.
NSF Research Awards
This scheme was initiated in order to bestow on NSF grant recipients who have attained a high level of excellence in their research work, the recognition they deserve and to recognize their contribution to the advancement of science. At present NSF Research Awards are given annually for projects completed during the previous year. Recommendations are made by National/Research Committees based on final reports submitted by grantees.
NSF Technology Awards
The purpose of the award is to bestow on grantees from state and non state sector for carrying out technology development related work and market driven innovations of outstanding merit carried out under NSF supported grants.
TWAS/NSF Young Scientists Award
The TWAS/NSF Prizes for Young Scientists are awarded annually to talented young scientists who have excelled in research work, in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Each award consists of a cash prize granted by TWAS and a certificate. The applications received in this regard are evaluated by respective Thematic Research Committees and nominees are forwarded to the Board of Management of NSF for approval.
