Life Sciences & Biotechnology

CSIR instituted this Gold Medal in 2004 in the fond memory of Prof. G N Ramachandran, a pioneer of protein chemistry and the founding father of structural biology in India for recognising excellence in the interdisciplinary field of Biological Sciences and Technology. A Gold Medal and a citation are to be presented to the awardee on 26 September, the CSIR Foundation Day.

From 2001 onwards, these awards have been instituted by DBT to be given every year on 11th May, the Technology Day in recognition of outstanding contributions of scientists / innovators / entrepreneurs/ Indian institutions and companies both in public as well as private sector for a new process, product development and commercialization of a technology or a product in the areas of biotechnology and biological sciences.

CSIR Young Scientist Awards were introduced in 1987, seeking to promote in-house excellence in various fields of science and technology. These awards are for promoting excellence and recognising outstanding contributions made by the young CSIR scientists for their work done primarily in India during the last 5 yrs preceding the year of the Award. Each award consists of a citation, a cash prize of Rs.50,000 and a plaque. Awardees are entitled to a Special Honorarium of Rs.7,500 per month till the age of 45 years, as long as the recipient remains in the service of CSIR.