In the year 2018, DST (GoI) introduced the ​“Augmenting Writing Skill for Articulating Research” (AWSAR) scheme for young researchers to associate them with the stream of popular science writing and science popularization. Under this initiative, Ph.D. and post-doctoral scholars in science and technology streams were encouraged to write a popular science article during the tenancy of their scholarship/​fellowship.

Young researchers should be inspired to submit one popular science story under AWSAR program during the tenancy period of their fellowship. This will support DST in creating a significant & lasting impact in public understanding of science and attending the goal of a scientifically empowered society.

Indian citizen pursing Ph.D. or PDF in any stream of Science & Technology (S&T), within the tenancy period of his/​her research, can submit the story. 

Indian citizen pursing Ph.D. or PDF in any stream of Science and Technology (S&T), within the tenancy period of his/​her research, can submit the story. The story must relate to research being pursued by him/​her.

For more information related to this program, you may kindly visit http://​awsar​-dst​.in/.

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