Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award
by Innovation and Science Promotion Foundation (ISPF)
₹20,000 Cash Prize
Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award is a competition by Innovation and Science Promotion Foundation (ISPF) for students in Class 3–10, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 3–10
Fee
Free
Duration
The competition spans several months, from the registration period to the National Finals.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Requires time for project ideation, creation, and video submission. Finalists must be available to attend a two-day event in Bangalore.
About This Opportunity
The Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award is a prestigious national competition that encourages students to engage with science through hands-on projects. Organized by the Innovation and Science Promotion Foundation (ISPF) with the Raman Research Institute Trust, it aims to make science an accessible and exciting activity using everyday materials, inspiring future careers in STEM.
Open to students across India from grades 3 to 10, the competition challenges participants to design and build working models or experiments that demonstrate a scientific principle. The award provides a national platform for young innovators to showcase their creativity, with top participants receiving cash prizes, certificates, and recognition.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–10
- Age Range
- 8 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to all students enrolled in grades 3 to 10 in any school across India. Home-schooled children within the eligible grade levels can also participate.
Prerequisites
- Interest in creating hands-on science projects
- Access to basic materials for building models or experiments
- Ability to create a project using simple, everyday materials.
- Basic understanding of scientific principles relevant to the school curriculum.
Open to students in India from grades 3 to 10 (approx. 8-16 years old) in 3 categories: Junior (3rd & 4th Standard), Intermediate (5th to 7th Standard), Senior (8th to 10th Standard). Participation is on a nationwide basis. No specific academic prerequisites are required beyond enrollment in the eligible grades. Finalists may need to provide a bona fide certificate from their school.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The competition encourages projects based on scientific principles found in the national science curriculum for grades 1-10.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹20,000
Winners in each of the three categories (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) receive a cash prize of ₹20,000. Two runners-up in each category receive ₹5,000 each.
Prizes
ThinkTac Science Kits
All awardees receive a free one-year subscription to a ThinkTac annual programme. Finalists also receive a ThinkTac TACtivity package.
Certificate
Certificate of Recognition
All finalists receive a certificate of recognition for their achievement in reaching the final stage of this national competition.
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Career pathways
Participants can request free mentoring from volunteers to help refine their project submissions.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
Stage 1 is the preliminary online submission of a science activity. Stage 2 is the national qualifier where shortlisted students submit up to two detailed innovations. Stage 3 is the National Finals, a live, two-day event in Bangalore where finalists create an innovation 'on the fly' based on a given topic.
How entries are judged
Entries are judged based on the originality of the idea, the effectiveness with which it conveys the chosen scientific topic, the ease of access to the materials required, and the 'fun' element of the activity.
Selection process
Participants are shortlisted based on the quality of their submissions (photos, videos, descriptions) and their scores in an observation quiz. A panel of experts and qualified volunteers screen the entries to select participants for subsequent stages.
How to apply
- 1Register on the official Raman Award website.
- 2Complete Stage 1 (Preliminaries) by submitting a guided activity and taking a quiz.
- 3Shortlisted participants advance to Stage 2 (National Qualifiers) and submit up to two original science projects.
- 4Approximately 100 finalists are selected for Stage 3 (National Finals), a live event in Bangalore.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no registration or participation fee required to enter or win the competition.
Refund policy
Not applicable as participation is free.
Frequently asked questions
Is Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award ?
Students in Class 3–10. children aged 8-16.
What will my child gain from Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award ?
Win a cash prize of ₹20,000 as a category winner.. Runners-up receive a cash prize of ₹5,000.. Receive a certificate of recognition as a finalist.. Gain national recognition for your scientific innovation.. Opportunity to attend the National Finals at Sir C.V. Raman's home in Bangalore.. Develop critical skills in scientific thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.. Receive mentorship from volunteers to refine your project.. Winners also receive a free one-year subscription to ThinkTac's 'Explore' annual programme..
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