Swarnajayanti Fellowship

The Swarnajayanti Fellowship (SJ) is a research fellowship in India awarded annually by the Department of Science and Technology (India) for notable and outstanding research by young scientists, applied or fundamental, in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and physics. The prize recognizes promising young Indian academicians who are producing outstanding work that impacts research and development.

Details
Citizens of India who are under 40 years of age, and have a proven track record may apply. The fellowship consists of an additional monthly stipend of inr 25000 as well as a research grant of inr 500000 per annum. The fellowship also requires that candidates have employment support from an Indian Institute of their choosing.

Prizes
The prize is divided into six disciplines, namely:


 * Chemical Sciences
 * Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
 * Engineering Sciences
 * Mathematical Sciences
 * Life Science
 * Physical Sciences

Recipients

 * List of Swarnajayanti Fellows