Fellowships

The three national science academies of India (Indian National Science
Academy, New Delhi, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, and National
Academy of Sciences, Allahabad) confer fellowships to outstanding Indian
scientists every year through election. The number of fellows by each
academy is restricted and does not exceed 50 each year.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Prize

The Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Prize is the highest scientific award
conferred to scientists and technologists in India. The award, offered by
the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, is restricted to scientists
under 45 years of age, based on the work done in India, in six disciplines:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, and Earth, Atmosphere,
Ocean and Planetary Sciences. The prize currently comprises a cash award
of Rs. 100,000, a citation and an annual life-long book grant of Rs.
5,000.