Infosys Prize age limit reduced to under 40 to attract more young research talents

In order to foster research collaborations with Indian researchers, the ISF now requires all winners who are based outside India to spend time at Indian institutes of their choice. They will be requested to spend 30 days (in a maximum of two trips) at a host institute in India, to build networks and spark conversations with research groups here. The objective is also to transform early collaborations into mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.

Kris Gopalakrishnan, president of ISF said, “This change in the direction of the Infosys Prize stems from our vision to create a generation of young academicians who are passionate about pursuing a career in scientific research and provide a longer runway for individuals to develop their work that would have the potential to benefit society at large. We believe that this redirection will help serve as a catalyst for future innovation and mobilize young individuals towards shaping a better tomorrow.”