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Award Committee

Award Categories

Prize

  • Certificate
  • Bronze Medal
  • Memento

Important Dates - Revised

  • Last date to submit Application: Nov 10, 2016
  • To submit supporting documents: Nov 17, 2016
  • Announcement of winners: Before Nov 17, 2016
  • Celebration: December 3, 2016

Benefits of Winning

  • An exclusive webpage for a comprehensive profile of the Awad Winner will ever be available online
  • VIRA 2016 Report will be published with necessary glimpses on 30 December 2016
  • As an indicator of success, it enhances the reputation and improves the benchmark of the award winner
  • As a matter of pride and motivation, it raises the visibility of the success
  • The certificate, memento and photograph will be a testimony

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VENUS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS - VIRA

3 December 2016 at Le Royal Meridien, Chennai

Sub : Call For Nominations vide F.No.VIF/CFN/RA/2016 dt. 5 Aug, 2016 opened on 8 Aug 2016

VIRA 2016 Application Form | VIRA 2016 Flyer | Regulations VIRA 2016

The International Research Awards Scheme was instituted in the year 2015 by the Centre for Advanced Research and Design-CARD of Venus International Foundation. The objective of the scheme is to honour individuals for extraordinary achievements and contributions in the field of Agriculture, Engineering, Medical and Science. Any individual with significant contribution in these areas are eligible for the Award.

The Venus International Research Awards - VIRA ( is a part of the Annual Research Meet - ARM 2016 ) 'Celebrating the Creative Minds of World' by proudly recognizing 'Expertly Qualified - Highly Cited Research Professionals' in the age group of 27 - 62 years who are committed to finding solutions to the daunting challenges.

VIRA 2016 is convened by the Centre for Advanced Research and Design ( CARD ) of VIF & conducted in accordance with the VIF BOARD MEETING resolution vide F. No. VIF / MIN / BM - III / 2016 held on August 3, 2016 at VIF Head Quarters. The VIRA 2016 invites nominations vide F. No. VIF / CFN / RA / 2016 dt. Aug 5, 2016 opened on 8 August 2016 from eligible individuals those are in 'Continuous Regular Service in Research or Academic Institution / Agency' and Working on the Frontiers of

  • Agriculture
  • Engineering
  • Medical
  • Science

Further Details :

VIRA 2016 Award Categories and Criteria
Young Scientist Award

This award is established in 2015 for the contribution to the Fundamental Discoveries, New Theories, or Insights have had an Impact on their own discipline and beyond.

  • Contribution: Exceptional research record of significant contribution to the laboratory/institute/industry. The qualification of the nominee must be recognized and documented by corresponding successes in research, such as Collaboration with Industries / Institutions, Contracts, Grants and Publications (Articles and Books)

  • Eligibility: A working professional who is in 'Continuous Regular Service in Research or Academic Institution/Agency' and Working on the Frontiers of Agriculture, Engineering, Medical and Science can nominate an 'Eligible Individual' (or Self Nominate ) for the VIRA 2016. He / She must be under 35 years of age as on June 30, 2016

  • Award: Certificate, Bronze Medal and Memento

- For each Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Young Scientist-Engineering/Mechanical), the expert committee will select 2 Nominees. However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honor less or more than 2 nominees in any category who meet standards set by the expert committee.

Outstanding Scientist Award

This award is established in 2015 for the contribution to the Fundamental Discoveries, New Theories, or Insights have had an Impact on their own discipline and beyond.

  • Contribution : Exceptional research record of significant contribution to the laboratory/institute/industry. The qualification of the nominee must be recognized and documented by corresponding successes in research, such as Grants, Patents, Collaboration with Industries/Institutions, Contracts and Publications (Articles and Books)

  • Eligibility : A working professional who is in 'Continuous Regular Service in Research or Academic Institution / Agency' and Working on the Frontiers of Agriculture, Engineering, Medical and Science can nominate an 'Eligible Individual' (or Self Nominate ) for the VIRA 2016. He / She must be under 45 years of age as on June 30, 2016

  • Award : Certificate, Bronze Medal and Memento

- For each Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Outstanding Scientist-Engineering/Electronics), the expert committee will select 2 Nominees. However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honor less or more than 2 nominees in any category who meet standards set by the expert committee.

Distinguished Scientist Award

This award is established in 2015 for the contribution to the Fundamental Discoveries, New Theories, or Insights have had an Impact on their own discipline and beyond.

  • Contribution: Exceptional research record of significant contribution to the laboratory/institute/industry. The qualification of the nominee must be recognized and documented by corresponding successes in research, such as Grants, Patents, Collaboration with Industries/Institutions, Contracts, Publications (Articles and Books), Special Awards and other specific accomplishments

  • Eligibility: A working professional who is in 'Continuous Regular Service in Research or Academic Institution/Agency' and Working on the Frontiers of Agriculture, Engineering, Medical and Science can nominate an 'Eligible Individual' (or Self Nominate) for the VIRA 2016. He / She must be under 55 years of age as on June 30, 2016

  • Award: Certificate, Bronze Medal and Memento

- For each Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Distinguished Scientist-Engineering/Civil), the expert committee will select 2 Nominees. However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honor less or more than 2 nominees in any category who meet standards set by the expert committee.

Distinguished Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is established in 2015 for the contribution to the Fundamental Discoveries, New Theories, or Insights have had an Impact on their own discipline and beyond and cutting-edge achievements.

  • Contribution: Exceptional research record of significant contribution to the laboratory/institute/industry. The qualification of the nominee must be recognized and documented by corresponding successes in research, such as Grants, Patents, Collaboration with Industries/Institutions, Contracts, Publications (Articles and Books), Special Awards and other specific accomplishments

  • Eligibility: A working professional who is in 'Continuous Regular Service in Research or Academic Institution/Agency' and Working on the Frontiers of Agriculture, Engineering, Medical and Science can nominate an 'Eligible Individual' (or Self Nominate) for the VIRA 2016. He / She must be above 55 years of age as on June 30, 2016

  • Award: Certificate, Bronze Medal and Memento

-For each Specialization/Subdivision (Eg. Distinguished Scientist-Engineering/Electrical), the expert committee will select 2 Nominees. However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honor less or more than 2 nominees in any category who meet standards set by the expert committee.

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