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INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
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INSA-Vainu Bappu Memorial Award (SC-II) |
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The award was established in 1985 from an endowment by
Mrs Sunanna Bappu, mother of the late Dr. Manali Vainu
Bappu, an eminent Astronomer and a Fellow of the Academy.
The award is to be given to a Astronomer / Astrophysicist of
international recognition. The first award was announced in
1985. The award consists of a bronze Medal, an honorarium of
Rs.25,000/- and a citation. Scientists from all nations are eligible
for consideration. In the event of the award being given to a
foreign Scientist, the international airfare will be met and he /
she may be provided with cash equivalent of the honorarium in
US dollars.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Medal |
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The award was established in 1989 by the Academy. The award
will be given for international cooperation in Science &
Technology and for contributions to public understanding
of Science. Scientists from all nations are eligible for
consideration. The first award was made in 1990. The award
carries a plaque and a citation.
President INSA, shall suggest names for consideration by the
Council at its meeting in October in the year preceding the
year of award. The name selected by the Council shall be
announced at the Annual General Meeting of the Academy.
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PMS Blackett Memorial Lecture and JC Bose Memorial
Lecture |
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These Lectureships were established in 2011 from General Funds
of the Academy and will be awarded to a scientist of international
repute in any branch of science. The award will be given once in
three years alternatively i.e. 2013 (first Blackett Memorial lecture),
2016 (first JC Bose Memorial lecture), 2019 (second Blackett
Memorial lecture) and so on. The Lectureships carry an honorarium
of Rs. 25,000/- and a citation. Scientists from all nations are eligible
for consideration. In the event of the award given to an overseas
scientist, the international airfare will be reimbursed and the
awardee will be provided with cash equivalent of the honorarium
in US dollars. The nominations will be invited from the entire
Fellowship.
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