The Academy of Sciences, Chennai — Call for Nominations
ASC-Masila Vijaya Awards 2026
15th December 2026
The Academy of Sciences, Chennai invites nominations for the following awards:
1. ASC-Masila-Vijaya Award for Significant Scientific Research Publication
Prize: ₹50,000/-
Awarded to any scientist/team for the publication of a highly meritorious research paper (single paper) with innovative research output and large citations in a reputed Journal of the highest impact factor (such as Science, Nature, Physical Review Letters, etc.) in the preceding five years (Jan 2020 – December 2026) in any discipline such as physical, chemical, or biological sciences. The awardee must have done the work in any one of the educational / research institutions of Tamil Nadu.
2. ASC-Masila-Vijaya Award for Patented Innovative Research
Prize: ₹25,000/-
Awarded to any scientist/team for the most application-oriented patent obtained in the preceding five years (Jan 2020 – December 2026). The patent should have the potential for commercialization. The awardee must have lived and worked in any part of Tamil Nadu.
3. ASC-Masila-Vijaya Award for Popularization of Science
Prize: ₹25,000/-
Awarded to any scientist/team or person for the most effective service rendered for popularization of Science in the preceding five years (Jan 2020 – December 2026) (preferably in Tamil, but not necessarily). The awardee must have lived and worked in any part of Tamil Nadu.
Each ASC-Masila-Vijaya Award consists of cash, a laser inscribed plaque, and a certificate.
Submission & Nomination Procedure
ALL nominations should be done through the applications downloadable from the academy website (https://tnasc.com). The nominations should reach us by email to: [email protected] and one hard copy by post to:
RUSA Building (Ground Floor), University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai – 600 025.
“ASC-MV Awards – 2026”
All correspondence in this regard should be addressed to: The Secretary, Academy of Sciences, Chennai | Email: [email protected]
Official Nomination Templates (.docx)