Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) Awards

Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) Awards

About Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) Awards

“Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR)” is an initiative of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It endeavors to disseminate Indian research stories of Science, Technology & Innovation being pursued in the country in a format that is easy to understand and interesting for all the stakeholders.

DST invites lucid stories from PhD scholars and Post Doctor Fellows (PDF) with an aim to strengthen the ecosystem of science communication and inculcate scientific temperament in society.

Who can apply

Indian citizen pursuing PhD or PDF in any stream of Science and Technology (S&T), within the tenancy of respective fellowship can apply..

Award categories

A. For PhD Scholars

1st prize : Rs.1,00,000 (one)
2nd prize : Rs.50,000 (one)
3rd prize : Rs.25,000 (one)
100 selected entries : Rs.10,000 each

B. For Post Doctoral Fellows

One Outstanding story : Rs.1,00,000
20 selected entries : Rs.10,000 each

Selection critieria

A panel consisting of eminent scientists and science communicators, constituted by DST, will evaluate the entries.

Entries can be submitted from 15 August 2020 till  30 September 2020

For more details refer the Official Website www.awsar-dst.in

Guidelines :
https://www.awsar-dst.in/guidelines

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
https://www.awsar-dst.in/faq

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