🏆 Kairali Research Awards 2025-26
📢 Nominations Invited for Eminent Research Scholars of Kerala Origin
Organization: The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)
📅 Last Date to Apply online: 19.03.2026
🚀 Notification Overview
| 📂 Organization | The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) |
| 🆔 Notification Number | KSHEC-A3/352/Kairali Research Awards/2026 |
| 🏅 Award Name | Kairali Research Awards 2025-26 |
| 🎯 Objective | To encourage eminent research scholars/pedagogues of Kerala origin. |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Online Only (Hard copy routing required for State Univ. applicants) |
📊 Award Categories & Research Domains
| Sl. No. | Name of the Award | Eligible Research Domains |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kairali Gaveshaka Puraskaram | Given across Five (5) Domains: 1. Arts and Humanities 2. Biological Sciences 3. Chemical Sciences 4. Physical Sciences 5. Social Sciences |
| 2 | Kairali Gaveshana Puraskaram | Given across Five (5) Domains: 1. Arts and Humanities 2. Biological Sciences 3. Chemical Sciences 4. Physical Sciences 5. Social Sciences |
| 3 | Kairali Lifetime Achievement Prize for Researchers (For Scholars from Institutions within Kerala) |
Given across Three (3) Domains: 1. Arts and Humanities 2. Sciences 3. Social Sciences |
| 4 | Kairali Global Lifetime Achievement Prize for Researchers (For Scholars from Abroad) |
Given across Three (3) Domains: 1. Arts and Humanities 2. Sciences 3. Social Sciences |
📋 Eligibility Criteria
Nominations are strictly invited from scholars who fulfill the following basic criteria:
- Must be a research scholar or research pedagogue of Kerala origin.
- Must fulfill the detailed eligibility guidelines prescribed as per G.O. (Rt) No.915/2018/HEDN dated 08-05-2018.
- Scholars can be affiliated with institutions within Kerala, or residing/working abroad depending on the specific award category.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Released On | 20.02.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Applications/Nominations | 19th March 2026 |
Note: The application portal will close strictly on the prescribed deadline. Late submissions will not be entertained.
📝 Application / Nomination Process
Applicants and nominators must strictly follow the guidelines mentioned below to successfully submit their entries for the Kairali Research Awards 2025-26:
- Online Mode Only: All applications and nominations shall be submitted exclusively through the KSHEC official online web portal: https://kshec.org/kairaliaward.
- Form Filling: Fill in all academic, professional, and personal details accurately. Upload necessary supporting research documents, publications, and proofs as per the portal guidelines.
- Special Instruction for State University Candidates: Applicants belonging to state universities or affiliated institutions are mandatorily required to submit a copy of the complete set of application to their respective universities through the proper channel.
- Ensure final submission before the deadline on 19.03.2026.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Kairali Research Awards 2025-26?
Ans: The last date to submit online applications and nominations is 19th March 2026.Q2. Who is eligible to apply for these awards?
Ans: The awards are specifically instituted for the most eminent research scholars and pedagogues of Kerala origin (including those working within Kerala and abroad) as per G.O. (Rt) No.915/2018/HEDN.Q3. How can I submit my application?
Ans: Applications/Nominations must be submitted through online mode only via the web portal kshec.org/kairaliaward.Q4. Do I need to submit a hard copy of the application?
Ans: Yes, but ONLY if you belong to state universities or affiliated institutions. In that case, you must submit a complete set of your application to your respective university through the proper channel.Q5. What are the domains for the Kairali Lifetime Achievement Prize?
Ans: The Lifetime Achievement Prize for Researchers (both Global and domestic) is given across three major domains: Arts and Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
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