Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) seeks nominations for ‘ICCR World Sanskrit Award 2020’ to recognize eminent Sanskrit scholars who have made outstanding contribution to the study / teaching / research in Sanskrit language and literature.

• Sanskrit scholars working outside India are eligible

• Award includes US$ 20,000, a Citation and a gold plated Medallion. If awarded to more than one person, the amount will be shared equally.

2. Self nomination is not allowed. A person can be nominated in writing by:-

• Head of Mission abroad

• Ministries of Foreign Governments responsible for education and/or cultural matters and

• Presidents / Vice Chancellors / Rectors / Heads of Foreign Universities or Academic Institutions where Sanskrit is taught

3. Interested persons may please send a detailed CV, scanned copy of completely filled form, copy of passport and soft copy of passport size photograph at  latest by 26 January 2020.

4. Nomination Form forICCR Word Sanskrit Award 

5. Guidelines for ICCR Word Sanskrit Award