CSIR Awards and Fellowships : The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of India’s premier research and development organizations. It has been at the forefront of scientific advancement and technological innovations, contributing significantly to the economic, social, and industrial development of India.
As part of its efforts to promote scientific excellence, CSIR offers various awards and fellowships to encourage and support exceptional contributions in the fields of science and technology. This article discusses the various CSIR awards and fellowships, detailing the criteria for selection and their significance in promoting scientific excellence.CSIR Awards List | |||
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1 | CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award (CDJTA) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
2 | CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award for School Children | Download PDF | Download PDF |
3 | CSIR Innovation Award for School Children (CIASC) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
4 | CSIR Technology Awards (CTA) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
5 | CSIR Young Scientist Awards (YSA) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
6 | Prof. G N Ramachandran Gold Medal for Excellence in Biological Sciences & Technology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
7 | Raman Research Fellowship Award for CSIR Scientists | Download PDF | Download PDF |
8 | Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize For Science and Technology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
9 | CSIR Award for S&T Innovations for Rural Development | Download PDF | Download PDF |
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Purpose | To provide postdoctoral researchers an opportunity to work with leading scientists and contribute to cutting-edge research. |
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Programme Type | Research and Development |
Ministry / Department | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Focus Area | Science & Technology |
Target Audience | Researchers, Scientists |
Funding Agency | Council of Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India |
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Purpose | Innovations, Research |
Duration | 3 to 5 Years |
Application Method | Offline |
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Purpose | To identify promising young researchers with innovative ideas and provide training opportunities in niche areas of science and technology. |
Fellowships Offered | 100 fellowships annually |
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Nationality | Open to Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), and a maximum of 20% fellowship may be offered to foreign nationals. |
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Tenure | Two years, extendable for a maximum of one additional year based on performance and recommendation from the Director of the CSIR lab. |
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Objective | To nurture budding scientific talent and promote scientific research pursuits |
Scope | Ph.D. program in CSIR Labs/other specialized R&D institutions/universities |
Eligibility | Toppers of CSIR-UGC JRF (NET) awardees |
Stipend (1st 2 years) | Rs. 36,000/- + HRA per month |
Contingency Grant | Rs. 70,000/- p.a. |
Stipend (3rd year onward) | May be raised to Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month (subject to assessment) |
Performance Review | Assessment through interview to determine continuation of stipend |
Reversion Clause | May revert to JRF (NET) if performance is not satisfactory |
Duration | Initially for 2 years; extendable as per normal CSIR JRF (NET) scheme rules |
Maximum Tenure | Up to 5 years |