The Infosys Prize is an annual award granted to scientists, researchers, engineers and social scientists of Indian origin (not necessarily born in India) by the Infosys Science Foundation and ranks among the highest monetary awards for research in India. The prize for each category includes a gold medallion, a citation certificate, and prize money of US$100,000 (or equivalent in Indian Rupees). The prize purse is tax free for winners living in India. The winners are selected by the jury of their respective categories, headed by the jury chairs. In 2008, the prize was jointly awarded by the Infosys Science Foundation and National Institute of Advanced Studies for mathematics. The following year, three additional categories were added: Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences. In 2010, Engineering and Computer Science was added as a category. In 2012, a sixth category, Humanities, was added.
Laureates in Engineering and Computer Science The Infosys Prize in Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded annually since 2010.
Laureates in Humanities The Infosys Prize in Humanities has been awarded annually since 2012.
Laureates in Life Sciences The Infosys Prize in Life Sciences has been awarded annually since 2009.
Laureates in Mathematical Sciences The Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences has been awarded annually since 2008.
Laureates in Physical Sciences The Infosys Prize in Physical Sciences has been awarded annually since 2009.
Laureates in Social Sciences The Infosys Prize in Social Sciences has been awarded annually since 2009.
Trustees N. R. Narayana Murthy S. Gopalakrishnan K. Dinesh S. D. Shibulal T.V. Mohandas Pai Srinath Batni Nandan Nilekani
Controversies Lawrence Liang, a professor of law awarded the Infosys Prize, was found guilty by an internal university inquiry committee of sexually harassing a doctoral student on multiple occasions. Following the adverse finding, prominent activists, academics and gender rights groups issued a public statement on social media condemning Liang and criticising the award of the Infosys Prize to Liang.
See also List of Infosys Prize laureates List of chemistry awards List of engineering awards List of mathematics awards List of physics awards List of social sciences awards
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