IGNOU Student Innovation Award-2019: As per the official update, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited applications from candidates for the IGNOU Student Innovation Award 2019. The University has asked students and candidates, who would like to be considered for the innovation award to file their nomination by registering themselves on the official website i.e. ignou.ac.in. The last date to register for IGNOU Student Innovation Award online is 15th October 2019.
What is IGNOU Student Innovation Award?
IGNOU recognizes and honours innovations done by its students in different fields through the student innovation awards. The first edition of the award was held last year and three innovators were selected for the IGNOU Student Innovation Award 2018. Candidates and innovators interested in applying or registering for the award are advised to submit their entries the prescribed format to the Director, NCIDE, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
Regional Centres to Identify Innovators
In addition to individual entries from students and candidates, IGNOU regional centres have also been asked to identify innovators and submit application forms on their behalf to the NCIDE. After receiving applications for NCIDE, further screening and evaluation of the innovations carried out by students will be done to finalize the winners.
Three winners to be awarded Cash Prizes
Winner of the IGNOU Student Innovation Award 2019 will be honoured with cash prizes, trophies and certificates. As per the notification, the top three entries will be awarded cash-prizes worth Rs 10,000/-, Rs 7,000/- and Rs 5,000 each; along with trophies and certificates.
Themes for IGNOU Student Innovation Award
Along with the providing the details about the award and the application form, IGNOU has also suggested a few themes under which Student Innovation Award 2019 will be provided to the students. These include:
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Application Process
Candidates interested in applying for the IGNOU Student Innovation Award 2019 can download the application form, fill it and submit it along with supporting documents and a 5-10 minute video clip with key highlights of innovation. The award entries are to be submitted via email at ncide@ignou.ac.in or Hard Copies by sending them to:
Director, NCIDE
Zakir Hussain Bhawan, New Academic Complex
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
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