Archive · 16 Sep 2026
UGC Invites Nominations for Srinivasan Award in Low Temperature Physics
The University Grants Commission is asking people to nominate scientists for a physics award.
The award is named after Professor R Srinivasan.
It is for important work in experimental low temperature physics.
The work must have been carried out in India.
The winner will receive a certificate-like citation and Rs 20,000.
There is no age limit for nominees.
Each nomination needs the scientist’s biodata, 10 important publications, and five referees.
Nominations must be emailed by October 6, 2026.
An expert committee will choose the winner.
The UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research in Indore is inviting nominations for the Professor R Srinivasan Award.
The annual award recognizes outstanding experimental low temperature physics research conducted in India.
The award includes a citation and a cash prize of Rs 20,000.
Nominations must be submitted by October 6, 2026, with biodata, 10 significant publications, and five referee names.
Nominations can be emailed to [email protected] and remain valid for two years, with updates allowed.
- Who
- The University Grants Commission and the UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research are inviting nominations for eligible low temperature physics researchers.
- What
- Nominations are open for the Professor R Srinivasan Award for outstanding contributions to experimental low temperature physics.
- When
- The submission deadline is October 6, 2026; nominations remain valid for two years.
- Where
- The award is administered by the UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research in Indore, and nominations must be emailed to [email protected].
- Why
- The award recognizes notable experimental low temperature physics work conducted in India.
- Award
- Professor R Srinivasan Award
- Field
- Experimental low temperature physics
- Prize
- Citation and Rs 20,000 cash prize
- Deadline
- October 6, 2026
- Required materials
- Detailed biodata, 10 significant publications, and names of five referees
- Nomination validity
- Two years, with updates allowed
- Selection
- An expert committee formed by the institute’s Director