The Government of Kerala, with the objective of recognizing and encouraging distinguished research scholars and educators in the state, has instituted the Kairali Research Awards. These awards were established through G.O. (Rt) No.253/2018/H.Edn, dated 08-02-2018, to honour exceptional contributions in various academic disciplines. Each award includes a financial grant and is intended to encourage continued scholarly and scientific advancement.

Selection Process

To ensure the effective coordination of the selection process, the Government, vide G.O. (Rt) No. 820/2018/H.Edn dated 24-04-2018, designated the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) as the official secretariat for the Kairali Research Awards. The Selection Committee, chaired by Dr. P. Balaram, Former Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is entrusted with the responsibility of upholding a transparent and merit-based evaluation procedure.For the purpose of facilitating the nomination and initial screening process, universities have appointed Nodal Officers to undertake the preliminary assessment of applications and nominations received.

Gaveshaka Puraskaram

Amount: ₹5,00,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Awarded to Ph.D. holders from recognized universities in Kerala for continuing innovative research.

Subject Areas:

Chemical Science

Physical Science

Biological Science

Social Science

Arts and Humanities

Gaveshana Puraskaram

Amount: ₹25,00,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Awarded to faculty members of universities or colleges in Kerala for excellence in or pursuit of cutting-edge research.

Subject Areas:

Chemical Science

Physical Science

Biological Science

Social Science

Arts and Humanities

Lifetime Achievement

Amount: ₹2,50,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Awarded to eminent scholars currently serving in institutions within Kerala.

Subject Areas:

Science

Social Science

Arts and Humanities

Global Lifetime

Amount: ₹5,00,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Awarded to scholars of Kerala origin working within India or abroad.

Subject Areas:

Science

Social Science

Arts and Humanities