Call for Applications & Nominations
YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS – 2026
(Saraswathy Srinivasan Prizes and Dr. M. Anandakrishnan Prize)
31st December 2026
Applications/Nominations are invited for Young Scientist Awards for the year 2026 in the following five disciplines:
✅ Eligibility & Evaluation Criteria
- Scientists should be below the age of 40 years as on 31/12/2026.
- Should have work experience for a minimum of 3 years in Tamil Nādu.
- The purpose of the award is to spot out young talents and so only those who have shown innovative thinking and originality alone need apply or be nominated. A brief account of the original work done along with the publications and citation by others will be helpful to the selection committee.
🏆 Award & Endowment Details
The award in each discipline will carry a cash prize of ₹20,000/- with a certificate of merit.
The Young Scientist Awards are supported partly by Saraswathy Srinivasan Trust and partly by Dr. M. Anandakrishnan Endowment Fund.
📨 How to Apply / Nominate
Application/Nomination forms can be downloaded (https://tnasc.com). The completed application/nomination should be sent by email to: [email protected] and one copy by post with a few selected reprints (at least three) in support of the original and innovative ideas of the author. The application/nomination should be sent to:
RUSA Building (Ground Floor), University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai – 600 025.
“YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS”