Submissions are invited for Spin Your Science 2025: Science Fiction Writing Competition by India Science Festival. The last date of submission is August 29, 2024.
About India Science Festival
The India Science Festival (ISF) is the flagship annual event of the Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology (FAST India), a non-profit institution of excellence working to enable the transformation of India’s science and technology ecosystem through research and policy, government support, institutional strengthening, corporate sector engagement, and science communication.
Competition Details
Spin Your Science (SYS) is the flagship science fiction writing competition of the India Science Festival, designed to ignite the imaginations of students, researchers, and professionals. In a recent SYS webinar, Professor Sami Ahmed Khan, a renowned sci-fi author, emphasized that science fiction serves as a narrative mirror to our society. In the 5th edition of the competition, we invite all science enthusiasts to explore pressing contemporary themes, intertwine their unique scientific insights, and craft compelling stories that resonate across diverse audiences. Let your creativity soar and contribute to a genre that not only entertains but also inspires and unites people from all walks of life.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all. There are no restrictions on age, background, education, or nationality. Participants must have an Indian bank account to enter.
Word Limit
- Stories: Under 1500 words.
- Scientific poetry: Under 400 words.
Submissions should be in English. If you are submitting an entry written in a regional language, please share its English Translation for their reference.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: INR 30,000
- 2nd Prize: INR 20,000
- 3rd Prize: INR 10,000
How to Submit?
Interested participants can submit online via this link.
Submission Deadline
The last date of submission is August 29, 2024.
Contact
Email: indiasciencefestival[at]fast-india[dot]org
Who is eligible to participate?
The competition is open to all sci-fi enthusiasts! There are no restrictions on age, background, education, or nationality. Participants must have an Indian bank account to enter.
I am not currently in India / My nationality isn’t Indian. Am I eligible to participate?
Yes, they welcome applications from all over the world! However, you need access to an Indian bank account to participate.
