NASI-SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS 2018

NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2018:

• National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI):The Scopus Young Scientist Awards are part of an Elsevier’s global initiative to support early career researchers across various scientific disciplines.
  
  
• In 2009, India officially adopted the program through Elsevier's collaboration with the NASI, India.
  
  
• The program honours outstanding young researchers in India who are building their careers in academic research.
  
  
• These awards are given in five categories –
  1. Women in Science,
     
     
  2. Agriculture, Plant Sciences and Rural Development,
     
     
  3. Environmentally Sound Sustainable Development,
     
     
  4. Biomedical Research and Healthcare and
     
     
  5. Innovation in Engineering and Physical Sciences.
     
     
  
  
  
• Recipient of the award will receive a citation, a plaque and Cash prize of INR 75,000.
  
  

• Established in:
  
  
• Objectives: To provide a national forum for the publication of research work carried out by Indian scientists and to provide opportunities for exchange of views among them.
  
  
• Founder President: Meghnad Saha.
  
  
• Relationship with Government of India (GOI):
  • NASI is financially supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology.
    
    
  • It is also recognized as the Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), GOI.