Applications are invited for the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship 2024 – 2025. The application deadline is February 15, 2025.
TERRE IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN AND INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION dedicated to sustainable solutions to our developmental imperatives.
Terre motto is: “To think is good, but to act is better.”
TERRE is the abbreviation for ‘Technology, Education, Research and Rehabilitation for the Environment. ‘These four tools make up our ‘environmental kit’ to undertake the work while always respecting the value of our ecosystems. With the help of this toolbox, we strive to reach all strata of society, particularly the young generation and people at the bottom of the pyramid.
In reverential memory of the late President and Scientist Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam, TERRE Policy Centre instituted the scheme for the Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship to distinguish young Researchers from India with extraordinary promise and creativity who have made notable research contributions in the field of Environmental protection. However, this fellowship has been solely managed and funded by TERRE.
The fellowship of an Academy medal to a Young Researcher shall be made in recognition of notable contributions or having a measurable impact on the protection/overall improvement of the environment based on work carried out in India. Following is an indicative but not exhaustive list of work areas concerned:
The fellowship awarded will be up to INR 25,000 (Rs. Twenty-five Thousand only), and the minimum fellowship amount will be INR 10,000 (Rs. Ten Thousand only), along with a certificate.
Adequate publicity shall be given to invite applications for the Prize each year. The total period for inviting nominations shall be 90 days from the date of registration starts; however, publication of the advertisement may be in advance. Besides publishing an advertisement in prominent newspapers for adequate publicity, a circular inviting applications shall also be sent to all colleges and Universities in India.
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
The application deadline is February 15, 2025.
