Applications are invited for P T Bhaskara Panicker Science Writing Fellowship 2023. The last date of application is 15 September.
The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of S&T, Kerala, constituted in November 2002 to be an agency for change and development through Science and Technology. Formerly it was the Science, Technology and Environment Committee (STEC), established in 1972 in concurrence with the Science Policy of Government of India.
This fellowship aims to promote science communication and science writing in Malayalam and to take science to society through books and publications. The aspirants shall submit a proposal specifying the area on which the books will be written.
A Selection/Screening Committee will evaluate the proposal and the final selection will be made based on the qualification and experience of the candidate. At least one book in the field of science or related areas shall be completed during the period of fellowship.
The application in the prescribed format with supporting documents should be submitted to the Director, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 on or before the deadline.
Applications received after deadline and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. The decision of KSCSTE in the selection of projects shall be final.
Along with the applicants, the aspirants shall submit a proposal specifying the area on which the books will be written. A Selection/Screening Committee constituted by KSCSTE will evaluate the proposal and the final selection will be made based on the qualification, experience and proficiency of the candidate.
Duration of the fellowship will be one year from the date of sanction.
The Head, Science Education Division (SED)
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 4
Tel No. + 91-471-2548218/223
E-mail: sed.kscste@kerala.gov.in
