N R Sen Young Researcher Award

The Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG) invites nominations for the N R Sen Young Researcher Award, to be presented at the 34th IAGRG Meeting, titled Gravitation: Frontiers and Beyond, to be held during January 7–9, 2027, at St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kerala.

The N R Sen Young Researcher Award is presented every two years to a young researcher in recognition of outstanding contributions to gravitational physics. The award carries an honorarium of Rs. 10,000/- and a citation. Further information is available on the award webpage.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The nominee must hold a doctoral degree and be an Indian national.
  • The nominee must have spent at least four years working in India.
  • As of December 31, 2025, the age limit is 40 years for men and 42 years for women who have availed of maternity/child-care leave or had career breaks.

Please consult the attached N R Sen Young Researcher Award – Terms and Conditions (PDF) for the complete terms and conditions of the award.

Nomination Requirements

All IAGRG members are eligible to nominate a prospective awardee. A nomination must include:

  • A brief CV;
  • A list of publications;
  • A summary of past research and future plans;
  • Two recommendation letters from individuals familiar with the candidate's work; and
  • A cover letter from the nominator explaining why the candidate deserves the award.

Self-nominations are also permitted. In such cases, the candidate must submit three recommendation letters. All other eligibility requirements remain unchanged.

Please submit nominations through the N R Sen Young Researcher Award nomination form.

Important Dates and Submission Details

Nominees are requested to ask their recommenders to send recommendation letters directly to Dr. Sudipta Das at sudipta.das@visva-bharati.ac.in, with the subject line "N R Sen Young Researcher Award".