Ans: The Venus International Research Awards - VIRA (scheme was instituted in the year 2015 by the Centre for Advanced Research and Design - CARD of Venus International Foundation-VIF), are presented yearly during the Annual Research Meet - ARM (that is conducted during August month of the year) and the scheme has a Criteria, Standards, Regulations, Application Form, Expert Committee and Judging Process etc that are governed by the Board of Trust. The VIRA Award scheme has a Criteria, Standards, Regulations, Application Form, Expert Committee and Judging Process etc that are governed by the Board of Trust.

Ans : A working professional can nominate an eligible individual (or self nominate). The qualification of the nominee must be recognized and documented by corresponding successes in research, such as - Collaboration with industries/institutions - Contracts - Patents - Grants - Publications (Articles and Books) - Special awards Significant contribution, growth and achievement in their area of expertise

Ans : For each Specialization/Subdivision/Category (Eg. Distinguished 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.

Ans : The VIRA Award scheme, is part of Annual Research Meet (ARM). ARM is a self-supporting event. The registration fees are the major source of revenue for running the event. All the expenses of the events (Planning, Promotion & Publicity, Equipment/Major Rentals, Photography, Lunch and Breaks, Materials, Gifts/Premiums, Publications, Taxes, Execution and Miscellaneous Costs, Website & Its Maintenance etc) are covered by the event income (registration fees from the participants) and Foundation operating funds.

Ans :No. Till the submission of Registration papers, we can't process the Proof checking / Printing of Award Certificate & Memento, Exclusive Web Page work.

Ans : We expect the Award Winner's presence on the day of Celebration. If not, He/She can can depute a person to get the Award on the Function date. (or) VIRA Team will send the Award Certificate, Medal and Memento via courier to the Winner's Address during the 3rd week of August 2019. However, as soon as the Winner register for the Event, His/Her name will be appear in the Award Winners List, His/Her Profile will be uploaded in the Web page.