STAR National Fellow Award
The STAR National Fellow Award aims to recognize and honor renowned or distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to research, extension work, or education and recognize and reward innovations, scientific advancements in agriculture and allied fields, leading to significant impacts on the country's agricultural development. It will encourage continued excellence and leadership in agriculture, motivating others to pursue high standards of work in research, extension, and education and strengthen collaboration between academia, research institutions, and practical agriculture, ensuring that advancements reach farmers and other stakeholders effectively.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Renowned Contribution: The nominee must have made significant contributions to research, extension work, or education for the development of agriculture or allied fields (like horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, etc.) in the country.
- Nationality: The award is open to citizens of the country, and can also be awarded to overseas individuals whose contributions have had a meaningful impact on the nation’s agricultural development.
- Experience: A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture or allied fields is required, with a track record of achievements.
- Recognition: The candidate should have demonstrated leadership in their respective field and must have received national or international recognition for their work (e.g., awards, publications, keynote addresses at international conferences).
- Character and Integrity: The nominee should exhibit ethical practices and contribute positively to the field and the community.
Selection Process:
- Nomination: Nominations can be made by members of the STAR society, academic institutions, research organizations, government bodies, and other relevant stakeholders. Self-nominations are not accepted.
- Evaluation: A committee of experts in agriculture and allied fields will be formed by the STAR society to evaluate the nominations. The evaluation will be based on:
- Contribution to scientific knowledge and its practical applications.
- Impact on agricultural productivity, sustainability, and rural livelihoods.
- Influence on policies, education programs, or extension services.
- Selection: After the evaluation, the awardee will be chosen through consensus by the committee, with final approval from the STAR society’s leadership.
Frequency:
The STAR National Fellow Award will be given annually, ensuring that each year an individual who has made an exceptional contribution is recognized.
Award Presentation:
The award will be presented at the STAR society’s conference or a specially organized event attended by dignitaries, researchers, educators, and stakeholders from the agricultural and relevant sector.
Award Components
Recipients of the STAR Excellence Award will receive:
- Certificate of Excellence: A formal certificate recognizing the recipient's exceptional contribution.
- Memento: A STAR-branded memento symbolizing excellence in the field.
- Cash award: Rs. 1,00,000.0
STAR Society's Commitment:
The STAR National Fellow Award reinforces STAR Society's dedication to recognizing and promoting excellence in agriculture and allied fields, inspiring future generations of researchers, educators, and extension workers.
