CSIR INNOVATION AWARD FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Scholarship Region
Delhi
Scholarship For
School
Last Date
30/04/2026
Scholarship Amount
100,000
Scholarship Type
Government
Scholarship Fields
Other
Scholarship General Information
CIASC (CSIR Innovation Award for School Children) is an annual national competition to harness the creative and innovative spirit of school children. The competition has been started on the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day which is celebrated throughout the world.
CSIR invites students to send their original creative technological and design ideas in the form of proposal for the competition.
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
Name | CSIR INNOVATION AWARD FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN |
Provided by | Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India |
Scholarship Amount | J-1 visa support, round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S., funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs, and accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines |
No. of Scholarships | 10,000 - 1,00,000 /- |
Required Qualification | 8th Passed |
Scholarship for | For School |
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Eligibility Criteria
Any Indian School Going Student;
1. Upto Class 12th.
2. Below 18 years of age.
Award Amount
There are in all 15 prizes. Besides a certificate, the cash awards are:
1. First Prize (1 Nos.) Rs. 1,00,000/-
2. Second Prize (2 Nos.) Rs. 50,000/- each
3. Third Prize (3 Nos.) Rs. 30,000/- each
4. Fourth Prize (4 Nos.) Rs. 20,000/- each
5. Fifth Prize (5 Nos.) Rs. 10,000/- each
It is not mandatory that all the above 15 prizes for the award would be given.
No. of Scholarships Available
There are in all 15 prizes. Besides a certificate, the cash awards.
Important Dates
The last date to apply for this scholarship is April 30, 2026.
Application Fee
No application fees.
Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted by hard copy through Registered Post/Courier to: Head, CSIR-Innovation Protection Unit , NISCAIR Building, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 067 with the envelope marked on top left hand corner 'CIASC.
It may please be noted that a hard copy of all applications should be submitted through post with authentication letter (with seal and date) from the School Principal on the innovation claims being made.
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Selection Process
The proposal for CIASC should relate to innovations developed /published / exhibited. The applications for the award not exceeding 5000 words in English/Hindi with requisite drawings/photographs will be considered. The write-up must describe the subject matter in a problem-solution mode, highlighting the novel features of the innovation and its advantages. The awardees will be selected by a high level Awards Selection Committee. The decision of the Award Selection Committee / CSIR will be final and binding on the applicants and no enquiries / correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
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Other Info
MOTIVATION
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is the premier Industrial R&D Organization in India. Innovation Award to create awareness, interest and motivation for Intellectual Property for school children has been instituted to support scientific temperament and to generate innovative spirit among school children.
SCOPE
The proposals invited for the awards are for exploration of ideas and for providing the feasibility or possibility of the concept on intellectual property rights. Winning entries are selected on the basis of the novelty and utility for any new concept or idea or design or a solution to an existing problem or a completely new method/device/utility.
Contact Details
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Phone Reception: +91-11-23737889
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