Six researchers win Infosys Science Foundation prizes for 2026

Published 12 Nov 2026, 14:52 IST

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The Infosys Science Foundation announced on Thursday that six researchers have been selected as winners of the Infosys Prize 2026. The awards cover six fields – economics, engineering and computer science, humanities and social sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences and physical sciences. ISF received 222 applications across the categories, with the engineering and computer science category attracting the most entries. Each winner will receive a gold medal, a citation and a prize purse of $100,000 or its equivalent in Indian rupees.

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A total of 222 applications were received across six categories with the highest for ‘Engineering and Computer Science’ category, ISF said

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The Hindu BusinessLine The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 12 Nov 2026, 13:39 IST

Infosys Science Foundation announces six winners of Infosys Prize 2026

The prize for each category comprises a gold medal, a citation, and a prize purse of $100,000 or its equivalent in INR.

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The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 14:52 IST

Six researchers win Infosys Science Foundation prizes for 2026

A total of 222 applications were received across six categories with the highest for ‘Engineering and Computer Science’ category, ISF said

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DT Next Daily Thanthi Group 12 Nov 2026, 15:02 IST

Six researchers win Infosys Prize 2026

BENGALURU : The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Thursday announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2026 in six categories. The six categories are economics, engineering and computer science, humanities and social sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, and physical sciences. The Infosys…

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