The Infosys Prize is an annual award granted to scientists, researchers, engineers and social scientists of Indian origin (not necessarily born in India)
In 2008, the prize was jointly awarded by the Infosys Science Foundation and National Institute of Advanced Studies for mathematics.
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.
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| | University of East Anglia | Awarded "for his imaginative and illuminating writings in literary criticism, which reflect a complex literary sensibility, and great theoretical mastery, along with a probing sense of detail. The Infosys Prize recognizes and celebrates the intellectual reach and the quiet humanity in his extraordinary writings." |
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| | Jawaharlal Nehru University | Awarded "for her exceptional contribution to the field of theoretical linguistics. Her research on syntactic relations in Hindi-Urdu has related wider debates in linguistics to the study of Indian languages and has extended our understanding of India's linguistic diversity." |
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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.
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| | University of Delhi | Awarded "for her contributions as a historian of ancient and early medieval Indian history." |
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| | Institute of Economic Growth | Awarded "in recognition of her contributions as an outstanding analyst of social and environmental movements in modern India." |
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| | Center for Policy Research | Awarded "for broadening public discussion of important social, political and economic matters, bringing in heterodox perspectives and for constantly challenging reigning orthodoxies." |
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Trustees
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N. R. Narayana Murthy
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S. Gopalakrishnan
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K. Dinesh
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S. D. Shibulal
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T.V. Mohandas Pai
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Srinath Batni
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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
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List of Infosys Prize laureates
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List of chemistry awards
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List of engineering awards
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List of mathematics awards
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List of physics awards
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List of social sciences awards
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