INSTITUTIONAL
1. The Rev. Fr. Lourdu M. Yeddanapalli S. J. Medal
The Rev. Fr. Lourdu M. Yeddanapalli S. J. Medal is awarded to a Scientist in the Christian Medical College, Vellore who has made an outstanding contribution to basic or applied sciences in India. The recipient should not be more than 45 years on 1st January of the year of application. No person is eligible to receive the award more than once.
The nomination may be sent with details of academic career and accomplishments of the nominee with four sets of reprints of research papers, articles, books etc. published during the preceding 5 years to the Additional Vice-Principal (Research) Committee on or before 1st August of the year of application.
2. Research Award for Undergraduate Student
MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATE FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD
A Prize is awarded each year to the Undergraduate student who submits the best research paper. The Committee set up for evaluating Under Graduate Research Award grades reports on a 10 point scale on five aspects, relevance, methodology, analysis, conclusions, presentation and discussion. Students applying for the Undergraduate Research Award should submit 4 copies of a complete report of their project to the Additional Vice-Principal (Research) by 1st August of the year of application.
3. Best Paper (Senatus Award)
The Senatus has instituted an award of a gold medal for the best paper published every year by a junior member of the Faculty (i.e. a non Senatus member). A panel of experts will scrutinize the submission and decides on the best paper. The paper is scored based on relevance of objectives, study design, analysis, presentation, discussion, impact and the prominence of the journal is which the article is published. A covering letter and four copies of the paper should be sent to the Additional Vice-Principal (Research) by 1st August of the year of application.
4. IJMPO Award (Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology Award)
The IJMPO award was established to recognize the outstanding research conducted by a post-graduate student during his or her training in the Christian Medical College, Vellore. The award was instituted with support from the Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. This award is open to all post-graduate students, including Master’s, MD/DM, MS/MCh and PhD trainees. Papers published in the previous calendar year arising out of work done during the training programme are eligible for the award, and are ranked on their significant contributions to basic or clinical medical research.
EXTERNAL
ICMR AWARDS – Annual awards
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. It is a prize awarded to a scientist for the research work carried out in the field of GASTROENTEROLOGY / CARDIOLOGY/ NEUROLOGY/ MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH/CHEST DISEASES
Cash award: Rs.50, 000. This prize is awarded to a research scientist engaged in any area of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, including clinical research. The scientist should be actively engaged for over ten years and has shown sustained research activity.
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. It is an award given to Indian scientists for the outstanding contributions in the field of PAEDIATRICS.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is awarded to a woman scientist for her meritorious work carried out in any of the branches of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Category: Indian women scientists.
Communities
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is offered to a research scientist for his/her outstanding and sustained contributions in any field of Biomedical Sciences.
Category: Scientists belonging to UNDER PRIVILEGED COMMUNITIES
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is for the outstanding research contributions made by a scientist in any field of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Category: For work carried out in UNDER-DEVELOPED parts of the country over a period of five years
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. This award is given in the field of PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE in one year and on REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY in the other.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This award is conferred upon a scientist for sustained research activity in the field of LEPROSY AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIAL DISEASES.
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. It is granted to a scientist for his/her outstanding contributions in the field ofCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES, significantly adding to the existing knowledge in the field.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. This prize is awarded for the best published research work on any subject in the field of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE including clinical research.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. It is an award offered to individuals for outstanding contributions in the field of nontuberculous CHEST DISEASES, especially RESPIRATORY ALLERGY AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASES, pertaining to mechanism and causation of the diseases, their prevention and/ or management.
Category Age below 40 years.
Alternate Years Awards
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This award is granted to a scientist for his/ her research work carried out over a period of time in the field of HAEMATOLOGY/ IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.1, 00,000. It is awarded to a scientist for excellence in any field of BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH.
Category: Open to all age groups.
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. This prize is given to a scientist for his/her outstanding contributions made in the field of LEPROSY.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. It is awarded to a scientist (medical or nonmedical) for work carried out over the last five years in the field of LIVER DISEASES in India.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is awarded to an Indian scientist for work in the field of PHARMACOLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. It is an award for the work carried out by a scientist in the field of VIROLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.1, 00,000. This award is conferred on a scientist for excellence achieved in the field of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
The subject areas for the following years are as follows:
Year Subject Area
2010: Basic Sciences
2010: Reproductive Health
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is offered to an INDIVIDUAL SCIENTIST or AN INSTITUTION. The original work of the scientist/institution should lead to useful inventions or otherwise significantly contribute to the practice of COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. It is an award to a scientist for carrying out research in the fields of MALARIA, FILARIASIS, PLAGUE OR MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.1, 00,000. It is an award for significant contributions made by a scientist in the field of BASIC AND/OR CLINICAL CYTOLOGY AND/OR PREVENTIVE ONCOLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is awarded to a scientist for his/ her work in any subject of nationalimportance in the field of MEDICINE or PUBLIC HEALTH.
Year Subject Area
2008: Public Health (Environment)
2010: Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
2012: Public Health (Nutrition)
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. It is awarded to a scientist for his/her research contributions in the field of MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is awarded to an eminent scientist for the outstanding contributions made in the field of MENTAL HEALTH
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. This prize is awarded to a scientist for outstanding work carried out in India on fundamental, clinical or field studies in NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. It is an award given to a scientist for carrying out sustained research work in the field of MICROBIOLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is awarded for the eminent work carried out by a scientist in the field of IMMUNOLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is awarded to a scientist for his/ her work in the field of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. It is an award given to a scientist for research in the field of DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This award is given to a scientist for the sustained research work carried out in the field of PRACTICE OF MEDICINE (CLINICAL, LABORATORY OR THERAPEUTIC).
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. It is an award for the contributions made by a researcher in the field of REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is conferred upon a scientist for the work carried out on an aspect of CANCER.
Cash award: Rs.10, 000. This prize is awarded to a scientist for work in the field of COMMUNITY MEDICINE carried out in medical colleges/recognized institutions.
Category: Age below 40 years.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This award is conferred upon a scientist for the research in the field of TROPICAL DISEASES.
Cash award: Rs.20, 000. This prize is awarded to an Indian scientist for significant contributions in the field of GERIATRICS.
DBT( DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AWARDS)
The young scientists below the age of 35 years are considered for this award.
Rs.25, 000/- per month for those awardees who are not in regular employment. Awardees having a regular employment will receive a cash award of Rs.1, 00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) every year during the course of the project.
Applicants for this Fellowship should possess Ph.D., M.D., or an equivalent degree relevant to biomedical genomics, with an outstanding track record reflected in publications and other professional achievements. Each awardee will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs 75,000 per month and a contingency grant (not exceeding Rs. 500,000 per annum) linked to a project to be proposed by the applicant at the time of application. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years. In case an awardee during the tenure of the fellowship finds a suitable job at any research institute/university, he or she will be permitted to relinquish the fellowship and take up the job.
Upto five awards shall be given every year. Each award will carry a cash amount of Rs.2.00 lakhs along with a citation. Rs.5.00 lakhs would be given if the product is commercialized and has much higher impact of utilization in the country.The applicants should be a citizen of India, and Indian institution or an Indian company and be actively involved in the development of biotechnology processes and products and commercialization of technologies or product based on indigenous research.
The fellowship is open to scientists, physician researchers and bio-engineers from all over the world. The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as PhD in life sciences/ agriculture, bioinformatics, engineering, masters in engineering or technology/ medicine etc. and have adequate professional experience. 15 fellowship per year would be awarded. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years. The amount of the fellowship will be of Rs.75,000/- (consolidated) per month. Each awardee will, in addition, receive a contingency of Rs.500,000 per annum for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging project staff and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of the project.
To recognize the contribution of scientists in various fields of biotechnology Life Sciences, Agriculture, Biomedical Sciences, Bio engineering, Translational Health sciences Indian Nationals who are below the age of 60 years.
The applicant should possess a Ph.D degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a degree in Medical Sciences, Engineering or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have put in several years of work in the specific area. The amount of the fellowship will be Rs.20, 000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute. In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs.5.00 lakh per annum for purchase of consumables, equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of the project to be carried out during the tenure of the fellowship.
Scientists who are currently engaged in basic and applied research in biosciences & biotechnology including biological, agricultural, medical, and environmental sciences and have made outstanding contributions in research with potential for application/ product and technology development. Each Award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- along with project research grant of Rs.9,00,000/-. The nominee must be a citizen of India including Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and should be below the age of 45 years on December 31, 2007. The work for which nomination is made must have been carried out in India.
Two categories:
National Women Bioscientist Award (Senior Category) (one)
The National Women Bioscientist Award (Senior Category) is awarded to senior women biologist for life time contributions, who have done excellent research in the country and has applied the results for benefit of students and society. The Award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1.00 lakh along with citation and a gold medal.
National Women Bioscientists Award (Young Category) (Two)
The National Women Bioscientists Award (Young Category) is given for outstanding contributions of women scientists below 45 years of age in basic and applied research in the areas of biosciences and biotechnology including agricultural, biomedical and environmental sciences with potential for application/product and technology development. Contributions made during last 5 years (For OCIs, atleast 3 years continuous stay & work or 5 years stay & work in piece meal basis over a period of 10 years in India), would be the main consideration. The Award carries a cash prize of Rs.1.00 lakh with citation and a gold medal.
DST(DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS)
Nominees should be below 60 years and his / her application for both the fellowships should be supported by at least two Fellows of the National Academy of Science / Engineering / Agriculture.
The individual/ institution should have a minimum of 10 years experience and outstanding contribution in researches, design development, adaptation or application of science and technology at the grassroot level for women’s development.
National Awards for Science communication
National Award for Outstanding Effort in Science & Technology Communication (Rupees Two Lakhs)
National Award for Outstanding Effort in Science & Technology Communication through Books and Magazines (Rupees One Lakh)
National Award for Outstanding Effort in Science & Technology Popularization among Children (Rupees One Lakh)National Award for Outstanding Effort in Translation of Popular Science & Technology Literature (Rupees One Lakh)
National Awards for Outstanding Effort in Science and Technology Communication in the Print Medium (Rupees One lakh)
National Award for Outstanding Effort in Science and Technology Communication in Electronic Medium (Rupees One Lakh)
These awards have been instituted to recognise outstanding efforts aimed at communicating science and technology and promoting a scientific attitude among people. Individuals/institutions who have made extraordinary contributions in the field of science and technology communication over the last five years will be considered for these awards. These awards will be announced on the National Science Day 2009.
CSIR AWARDS (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
These awards are given for outstanding contributions made by young CSIR scientists based on work done primarily in India. It comprises a citation, a plaque and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-. The award also carries a grant of Rs. 10 lakh spread over five years for pursuing a research project independently.
Each of the value of Rs 5,00,000 (Rupees five lakh only), are awarded annually for notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in the following disciplines: (1) Biological, (2) Chemical, (3) Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, (4) Engineering, (5) Mathematical, (6) Medical, and (7) Physical Sciences.
One prize each in the four technological areas of (a) Biological (b) Chemical (c) Engineering (d) Materials technology to be awarded to individual (s) or group(s) of personnel from CSIR and contributors external to CSIR for a specific and outstanding technological achievement . Each Technology Prize comprises a cash award of Rs. 2 lakh for the technological areas from (a) to (d).
