Buti Foundation Award is a biennial research award given by Buti Foundation, New Delhi for outstanding research work done in the field of Plasma Science and Technology. The award carries a gold medal, a citation and a cash prize of ₹50,000 for scientists and engineers under 45 years of age.
Note: the last nomination cycle for this award closed on 20 October 2021 and Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) has not announced the next cycle yet. Scientists and engineers who meet the criteria should keep an eye on the official PRL website for the next notification.
Buti Foundation Award was started in 2007 from an endowment fund given by Buti Foundation, New Delhi. The award is given once in two years to a scientist or engineer under the age of 45 years for new and outstanding research work done in India in plasma science and technology. PRL, which works under the Department of Space, Government of India, looks after the award.
The award is meant to encourage young scientists and engineers to take research forward in this specialized field. Although the overall work of the nominee is taken into account, the work done in India gets prime consideration. PRL also looks after other honors like the Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award, which is given to senior scientists for their research work.
Buti Foundation Award - Introduction
Buti Foundation Award honors a scientist or engineer under 45 years of age for new and outstanding research excellence in Plasma Science and Technology. The winner gets a gold medal, a citation and a cash prize of ₹50,000. Nominations can be sent by heads of academic and research institutions, vice-chancellors, deans of universities, fellows of Indian science academies and past award recipients.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Buti Foundation Award |
| Started In | 2007 |
| Launched By | Buti Foundation, New Delhi |
| Administered By | Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Department of Space, Government of India |
| Level | Central |
| Beneficiaries | Scientists and engineers under 45 years of age (individual) |
| Benefit Amount | ₹50,000 cash prize, gold medal and citation |
| Award Frequency | Once in two years (biennial) |
| Application Mode | Email nomination to DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Official Website | prl.res.in |
Benefits
The winner of Buti Foundation Award gets the following benefits:
| Benefit | Details |
| Cash Prize | ₹50,000 |
| Medal and Citation | A gold medal and a citation for the research work |
Eligibility
To get this award, the candidate should meet these requirements:
- The candidate should be a practicing scientist or engineer.
- The candidate should be 45 years or younger as on 1st January 2021 (born on or after 2nd January 1976), as per the last announced cycle.
- The candidate should have done new and outstanding research work in the field of Plasma Science and Technology within India.
Application Process
Nominations for Buti Foundation Award are sent through email in the prescribed format. There is no separate online portal for this award, so the nomination proforma has to be downloaded from the PRL website and sent to the Director, PRL by email.
STEP 1 - Download the official nomination proforma from the application form link or from the Buti Foundation Award page on the PRL website.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the required fields correctly and keep the required documents ready.
STEP 3 - Send the completed nomination by email to DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line: Nomination for The Buti Foundation Award.
Documents
The following documents should be sent along with the nomination:
- A statement of the research contributions of the candidate, in not more than two pages.
- A clear impact statement about the research work.
- A complete list of publications of the candidate.
- A separate list of the ten best publications, with five preferably from the last five years.
- E-files (digital copies) of five important research papers from the last five years.
References
For official details, rules and the nomination proforma, check these links:
- Official Buti Foundation Award page on PRL website
- Nomination proforma download
- Physical Research Laboratory official website
- Buti Foundation official website
FAQ's
Is Buti Foundation Award still open for nominations?
The last nomination cycle for this award closed on 20 October 2021. Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) has not announced the next cycle so far, so candidates should watch the official PRL website for the next notification.
What is the age limit for this award?
The candidate should be under 45 years of age as on 1st January 2021, meaning born on or after 2nd January 1976, as per the last announced cycle.
What is the prize amount provided?
The award includes a gold medal, a citation and a cash prize of ₹50,000.
What should be included in the nomination?
The nomination should point out the important research contributions of the candidate, their impact, a complete list of publications, the ten best works, and e-files of five key research papers.
Can I submit physical copies of the documents?
No, the nomination is sent by email and only e-files are accepted for the research papers.
Can past nominees be re-nominated?
Yes, past nominees can be re-nominated with a fresh application following the current rules.
Who is eligible to make a nomination?
Heads of academic and research institutions, vice-chancellors, deans, fellows of Indian science academies and past award recipients can send nominations.
What should be the subject line for the email?
The subject line should be: Nomination for The Buti Foundation Award.
Where can I download the nomination proforma?
The proforma can be downloaded from the PRL website under the National Awards section.