Established in 2016 out of an endowment by the family of Professor Swarup to commemorate the memory of late Professor Har Swarup, a distinguished Fellow of the Academy known for his researches on endocrinology, physiology and developmental biology.

Eligibility:

The award is open to the recipients of INSA Medal for Young Scientists below the age of 40 years as on 31 December preceding the year of award.


Number and Scope:

To be awarded once in three years for the best research paper published in a reputed journal by the recipient of INSA Medal for Young Scientists on the work done in India in any branch of Biological Sciences within three years from the date of receipt of the award of INSA Medal for Young Scientists. The first award was given in 2019.

Nominations for the award shall be submitted by the eligible candidates in the prescribed form enclosing the following:
a) One copy of best research paper.
b) Complete list of publications.

The last date for receipt of entries in the Academy shall be 31 January.

Value

The value of the award will be Rs 25,000/-, a bronze medal and a certificate. The recipient will also be paid second class AC Sleeper rail fare for receiving the award.

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee to recommend names for the award shall be constituted by the President, INSA. The Advisory Committee will meet prior to Annual General Meeting.

Selection and Announcement of the Award

At the meeting of the Council to be held prior to Annual General Meeting, the recommendations of the Advisory Committee will be considered. The name of the awardee shall be announced at the Annual General Meeting.

Presentation of Award

The presentation of the award will be made by the President, INSA, at the time of Anniversary General Meeting.

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