🔬 SMCR Young Scientist Award
The SMCR Young Scientist Award recognizes emerging talents in Mathematics, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, and allied disciplines who exhibit exceptional research potential, innovation, and scientific excellence.
There will be two awards in this category:
| 🧮 One for Assistant Professors / Early Career Faculty |
| 🔬 One for Current Ph.D. Research Scholars / Postdoctoral Fellows actively pursuing research in the above disciplines |
Eligibility
| Open to Assistant Professors, Research Associates, Research Officers, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Ph.D. holders in Mathematics, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, and allied disciplines. |
| Candidates must be below 40 years of age as on 31st December of the award year. |
| Applicant must hold Lifetime Membership of SMCR before applying. |
Evaluation Parameters
| Research Publications – Number and quality of publications in SCI/SCOPUS indexed journals, especially Q1 and Q2 papers. |
| Research Projects & Grants – Participation or leadership in funded research projects as PI, Co-PI, or team member. |
| Innovation & Patents – Filed or granted patents and demonstrated research innovations. |
| Scientific Contributions – Participation in conferences, symposia, and workshops. |
| Awards & Recognitions – Academic honors, fellowships, or recognitions from reputed institutions. |
| Future Research Potential – Ability and vision for impactful future research. |
Award Benefits
| Feature in the SMCR Annual Report and Official Website. |
| Opportunities to collaborate, present, and publish under SMCR programs and journals. |
General Guidelines
| Open exclusively to Life Members of SMCR. |
| There is no application fee for applying for the awards. The awards will be given purely based on the evaluation parameters as decided by the Selection Committee. |
| Awardees receive a Recognition Certificate and are featured in the SMCR Annual Report and Website. |
Application Procedure
| Obtain Lifetime Membership of SMCR prior to submission. |
| Complete the online Google Form with personal, academic, and research details. |
| Upload supporting documents (CV, publication list, patents, awards, etc.). |
| Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered. |
Terms & Conditions
| Awards are open only to Life Members of SMCR. |
| Each applicant may apply for only one award per year. |
| Applications must be submitted before the deadline. |
| No correspondence regarding the selection process will be entertained. |
| Incomplete applications will be rejected. |
| Applicants not meeting full criteria may be considered for another suitable category, with consent. |
| False or misleading information will result in disqualification and revocation of awards. |
| The decision of SMCR shall be final and binding. The Society reserves the right to modify or withhold awards without explanation. |
Important Dates
🗓️ Last Date to Apply: 01 December 2026
🏆 Announcement of Results: 30 December 2026.
🏆 Announcement of Results: 30 December 2026.