Awards Application & Nomination

Recognizing Excellence in Neurochemistry

PU-SNCI-Con2026, in association with the Society for Neurochemistry, India (SNCI), invites applications and nominations for a range of prestigious awards recognizing outstanding contributions in neurochemistry, neuroscience, and allied fields.

These awards aim to encourage young researchers, recognize scientific excellence, and honour distinguished contributions to research, teaching, and clinical practice.

Application-Based Awards

1. Suven Life Sciences Pharma Award

Best Poster Presentation

  • Eligibility: Research scholars below 30 years
  • Membership: SNCI Life/Annual Member
  • Award: ₹2000 + Certificate + Memento
  • Note: Cannot reapply if already awarded

2. Dr. G.M. Taori Memorial Award

Best Oral Presentation

  • Eligibility: Research scholars below 35 years
  • Membership: SNCI Life/Annual Member
  • Award: ₹2000 + Certificate + Memento
  • Note: Cannot reapply if already awarded

3. Shri Akundi Narayana Murty Memorial Medal

Early Career Scientists

  • Eligibility: Below 45 years (Postdocs / Early Faculty)
  • Membership: SNCI Life Member (mandatory)
  • Award: Medal + Citation

4. Prof. Ch. Radhakrishna Murthy Memorial Award

Mid-Career Scientists

  • Eligibility: 45–55 years
  • Membership: SNCI Life Member (mandatory)
  • Award: Recognition + Citation
Nomination-Based Awards

5. Dr. B. Ramamurthy Oration

  • For clinicians and medical professionals in neuro-related fields
  • Significant contribution to research/teaching
  • Membership: Nominee & proposer must be SNCI Life Members
  • Award: Oration recognition + Citation

6. Prof. K. Subba Rao Oration Award

  • Eligibility: Senior scientists with outstanding contributions
  • Membership: SNCI Life Members
  • Award: Oration recognition + Citation

7. SNCI Life Time Achievement Award (by EC nomination)

Highest Honour

  • For pioneering contributions and long-term impact
  • Membership: SNCI Life Member
  • Award: Lifetime recognition + Citation

Application Details

Download Application Form

Applicants must submit the following

  • Completed application form
  • Updated CV (with full list of publications and achievements)
  • A short statement (max 1 page) highlighting the applicant’s key contributions
  • Supporting documents (soft copies of 5 key publications, patents, impact statements)
  • Two letters of recommendation (preferably from supervisors for the poster and oral awards)
  • Recent passport-size photograph

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: 10 August 2026
  • Result Notification: Via email to selected candidates
  • Award Ceremony: During the conference (24–26 September 2026)

Submission Process

All applications and nominations must be submitted via email:

📧 snci@uohyd.ac.in
📧 prakash@uohyd.ac.in
📧 lakshmi@uohyd.ac.in

Selection Process

  • All applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts.
  • The decision of the award committee will be final.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information or verification.