The objective of the Janaki Ammal-National Women Bioscientist Awards is to recognize outstanding contributions of women scientists in basic and applied research in the areas of Biosciences and Biotechnology including agricultural, biomedical and environmental sciences with potential for application/product and technology development.

 

Nature of the Award: National Women Bioscientist Award (Senior Category) (one) is awarded to senior women scientist for life time contributions, who have done excellent research in the country and has applied the results for benefit of students and society.

The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 5.00 lakh along with citation and a gold medal.

National Women Bioscientist Award (Young Category) (Two) is given for outstanding contributions of women scientists below 45 years of age in basic and applied research in the areas of biosciences and biotechnology including agricultural, biomedical and environmental sciences with potential for application/product and technology development. Contributions made during last 5 years would be the main consideration.

The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1.00 lakh with citation and a gold medal and Research Grant of Rs 5.00 lakh per annum for a period of 5 years.

The objective of the Janaki Ammal-National Women Bioscientist Award is to recognize and reward women scientists (senior & young) who have made outstanding contributions in basic and applied research in areas of Biosciences and Biotechnology.