First ever Young Research Fellowship in the name of

DR. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM

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Fellowship 2026-2027 Registration started, Hurry!!!

In reverential memory of late President and Scientist Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, TERRE Policy Centre, instituted the scheme for Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship with the aim of distinguishing young Researchers from India with extraordinary promise and creativity who have made notable research contributions in the field of Environment protection. However, this fellowship has been solely managed and funded by TERRE.

Important Dates

01

15^th October 2025

Announcement

02

16^th October 2026

Registration Open

03

15^th January 2027

Registration Last Date

04

March 2027

Evaluation

05

April 2027

Interview of Shortlisted Applicants

06

May 2027

Result

07

27^th July 2027

Fellowship Awardees Announcement

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Eligibility

The fellowship of an Academy medal to a Young Researcher shall be made in recognition of notable contributions or having measurable impact on the protection/overall improvement of the environment, based on work carried out in India. Following is an indicative but not exhaustive list of work areas concerned:

Plastic

Clean Air

Agriculture

Technology & Innovation

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Quotes

Man needs his difficulties
Becuase they are necessary
to enjoy success.

Excellence is a continuous
Process and not an Accident.

Dream is not that which you see
While sleeping it is something
That does not let you sleep

Jury Panel

From this year onwards, the Jury Panel for the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship Awards has been reconstituted with a new panel of distinguished experts.