About

The Awards

ABOUT

Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria Awards

Hope Foundation and Research Centre (HFRC, www.hfrcpune.org) in association with the IEEE India Council and Women In Engineering Affinity Group, IEEE Pune Section has instituted the Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria Awards from the year 2017, in memory of Late Shri Pralhad P Chhabria, Founder Chairman of Finolex Group of Companies and Founder President, Hope Foundation and Research Centre. These awards applaud academic and professional achievements of young women for their accomplishments in the areas of Science, Engineering and Technology.

Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria always encouraged and supported education of young women.  He firmly believed that women have the ability to make whatever they get, greater and providing them with good education in turn ensures that they not only share their knowledge and skills with their family; but harness it for the betterment of the community and the nation.

The purpose of  Shri Pralhad P Chhabria Awards is to celebrate the achievements of young women in the domains of science, engineering and/or technology and motivate them to continue on their path towards the greater good.

Purpose

The purpose of  Shri Pralhad P Chhabria Awards is to celebrate the achievements of young women in the domains of science, engineering and/or technology and motivate them to continue on their path towards the greater good.

BEST GRADUATE STUDENT – The first two awards are intended for female students who have successfully completed their bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering.  These awards honour a Winner and a Runner-Up for their outstanding academic achievements throughout their undergraduate studies. In addition to maintaining excellent grades, the recipients’ contributions to various areas of research, innovation, their institute, university, and/or community will also be considered.

BEST WOMAN PROFESSIONAL – (EARLY CAREER STAGE)
The next two awards recognize the achievements of young women who have 3–7 years of professional experience and have made significant contributions to research, innovation, creativity, as well as the technological, economic, and/or social development of the community and our nation. These two awards honour a Winner and a Runner-Up for their exceptional work in their respective professional domains and their impactful contributions to their field and society at large.

How to Apply
Important Dates
  • Application Opens: 02 September 2024 (Monday)
  • Application Closes: 5 December 2024 (Thursday) (Extended due to overwhelming requests for more time)
  • Award Ceremony: 12 March 2025 (Wednesday)

Point of Contact:

Convener
Hope Foundation and Research Centre,
P-14/1, Rajiv Gandhi InfoTech Park, MIDC Phase – 1
Hinjawadi, Pune – 411057
Phone: +91 20 2293 3441/2/3
Email: info@hfrc-ieeeawards.org
Eligibility

Award Nominee Requirements:

Award No. I & II

This award is open to female students from science, engineering, or technology disciplines who have recently graduated with a B.E., B.Tech., B.Sc., BCA, BCS, B.S., or a similar undergraduate degree from an accredited university or institute in India. Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement throughout their education. Originality and innovation in their respective field(s) of work are mandatory criteria for consideration.

Award No. III & IV

This award is open to professional women in science, technology, or engineering who have been actively working for at least 3 to a max of 7 years in India. The nominee should be utilizing her knowledge and skills to contribute to the economic development of the community and/or country. Originality and innovation in their respective field(s) of work are mandatory criteria for consideration.

Note:The jury reserves the right to amend or elevate the eligibility criteria in response to a large number of applications. The jury’s decision will be final.