Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology 2022

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology 2022 is an initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for researchers below 45 years of age. This prize is given for research contributions made by citizens of India during the last 5 years. The research must be done in the following disciplines- 

• Biological Sciences, 
• Chemical Sciences, 
• Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences,
• Engineering Sciences, 
• Mathematical Sciences, 
• Medical Sciences and 
• Physical Sciences. 

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is offering this scholarship with an objective to recognize the outstanding work done by Indians in the field of science and technology. 

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be an Indian Citizen
• Not be more than 45 years of age as of 31 Dec of the year preceding the year of the Prize
• Be engaged in research in any field of Science and Technology

Note - Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) working in India can also apply for the award.

 INR 5 Lakh will be awarded annually for notable and outstanding research. 

Follow the below steps to apply for the award:

Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button below.
Step 2: Submit the nomination in the prescribed format with reprints of significant publications of the last 5 year’s period addressed to Scientist Incharge – SSB YSA Unit, CSIR HRDG, New Delhi through email at - ssb@csirhrdg.res.in on or before 31st March 2022.

• Reprints of significant publications of the last 5 year’s period 

The prize is awarded on the basis of contributions made through work done primarily in India during the five years preceding the year of the prize.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2022

• The prizes are awarded at a formal presentation ceremony arranged by CSIR. At the ceremony, a suitable citation on the work of the recipient of the Prize is read out.
• The Advisory Committees for each year’s award is constituted with the approval of the Chairman of the Governing body of CSIR.
• Despite the cash award, the recipients will also receive a citation and a plaque.
• In all matters of award of SSB Prizes, the decision of CSIR shall be final.