The
Kishore Vaigyanik
Protsahan Yojana is a programme
initiated by the Government of India
to encourage students of the Sciences,
Engineering and Medicine to take up
careers in research in these fields. The programme
aims to identify and select students who demonstrate
talent and aptitude, and encourage and assist
them in pursuing research careers in their chosen
fields. This programme hopes not only to assist
the students to realize their potential, but
also to ensure that the best scientific talent
is tapped for research and development establishments
in the country: A generous scholarship will
be provided (up to the Pre-Phd level) to the
selected students. In addition, summer programmes
in prestigious research and education institutions
in the country will be organized, and preferential
access to facilities such as libraries, laboratories,
museums, etc. will be provided.
The
Kishore Vaigyanik Protshan Yojana (KVPY), being
coordinated by Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bangalore on behalf of DST, gained increased
popularity as the most attractive scholarship
and training scheme for young students in the
country. So far 318 fellowships have been awarded.
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Integrated
Science Olympiad Programme
A National Science Olympiad Programme
covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology is operational in the country with the
active support of Department of Science &
Technology, Department of Atomic Energy and
Ministry of Human Resource Development. The
programme aims at promoting excellence in science
among pre-university students and selecting
teams to represent India at the respective International
Olympiads.
Contact
For more information on KVPY
please contact :
Dr Praveer Asthana
Scientist G
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan
New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016.
Tele: 011-26590376
Email : pasthana at nic dot in
website at www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy
