Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) program 1145 views

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India invites applications for Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR). The AWSAR is an initiative of DST to endeavor disseminates 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.

About the program:

• The program is open to articulate stories from PhD scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows (PDF).
• The aim is to strengthen the ecosystem of science communication and inculcate scientific temperament in society.

Eligibility:

• Indian citizen pursuing PhD or PDF in any stream of Science and Technology (S&T), within the tenancy period of her/his research, can submit the entry.
• The story must relate to research being pursued by him/her.

Award categories

For PhD Scholars

• 1 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

For Postdoctoral Fellows

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

Selection criteria

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