SARANSH 2024
4th edition · Sponsored by Springer Nature
INYAS announces the 4th edition of Saransh, a thesis competition for PhD students sponsored by Springer Nature. The competition aims to bridge the gap between budding scientists and the community by providing a platform for PhD scholars to present their research to wider audiences.
Purpose: The initiative addresses challenges in disseminating scientific knowledge beyond academic circles by offering a structured platform for researchers to communicate their work in accessible terms.
Eligibility
- Registered PhD students from Indian state, central or private institutions/universities
- Minimum 2 years of doctoral research completed
- Thesis defense not yet completed
- No entry fee required
- Letter of endorsement from PhD guide/supervisor on official letterhead (PDF)
Competition structure
Preliminary round: Participants submit YouTube video presentations with embedded slides and voice/video — a maximum of three slides without animations, and a strict 3-minute duration. English or Hindi acceptable, focusing on real-world implications for non-expert audiences.
Final round: The top ten entries per category advance to a live online competition via video conference. The same presentation guidelines apply, followed by a jury Q&A.
Categories
- Physical/Mathematical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
Important dates
- Submissions open: 16 September 2024
- Submission deadline: 7 October 2024
- Preliminary results: 15 November 2024 (tentative)
- Final round: November/December 2024 (tentative)
- Awards ceremony: December 2024 (tentative)
Prizes (per category): ₹10,000 (first), ₹6,000 (second), ₹4,000 (third), plus certificates.
Contact: inyas.saransh@gmail.com or inyasoffice@gmail.com