
Since 1974, the Academy has instituted INSA Medal for Young Scientists with the aim of recognizing
young scientists of extraordinary promise and creativity who have made notable research
contributions in Science and Technology. This award, considered to be the highest recognition of
promise, creativity and excellence in a young scientist, is made annually to those distinguished for
these attributes as evidenced by their research work carried out in India. Only those born on or after
1 January 1983 are eligible for consideration in the year 2018.
The awardee shall receive a certificate‚ a bronze medal, cash award of Rs 25,000.
A candidate may be proposed by a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy or by earlier
recipients of this award, scientific societies of national standing, university faculty, post‐graduate
department or research institutions may also make nominations of eligible candidates.
Nomination proforma can be downloaded from website www.insaindia.res.in. One hard copy and a
softcopy (in MS‐Word only) of the nomination, along with all supporting documents, must reach the
Academy latest by 31 October 2017.
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