G. P. Chatterjee Memorial Award

With a donation from Professor Guru Prasad Chatterjee (Late) and Shrimati Suniti Chatterjee, the Association instituted this award in 1981, given every year to a distinguished scientist for his/her outstanding original contribution related to some aspect of Science and Man . The awardee may deliver a lecture at the Annual Session of the Indian Science Congress Association on the subject of his/her specialisation . The award carries a cash amount of Rs. 10,000/- and a Plaque. The awardee is entitled to TA/DA (within the country) as per ISCA rules for attending the respective session of the Science Congress in which he/she will receive the award.
Nominations for the award are invited from Members of the Council of ISCA and the final selection is made by a Selection Committee comprising of General President, General Secretary (Headquarters), General Secretary (Outstation), Treasurer and two experts nominated by the General President.
The last date for receiving nominations is July 31 each year.