Medical Sciences

These Awards are presented to brilliant and upcoming young researchers with the aim of discovering and promoting young talent in scientific research. The goal is to stimulate young minds to pursue research as a career by soliciting commitment to the cause of future advancement of science. These young scientists are called Sun Pharma Science Scholars. Each award carries a certificate and a cash award of Rs. 50,000/-.

The Foundation recognizes and rewards excellence in original research work and exemplary contribution in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. These awards are recognised as being among the top-line research awards in India and presented annually to Indian scientists working in India or abroad. Every year, 4 awards are given: 3 in the Medical Sciences (one each in Basic, Medical and Clinical Research) and 1 in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Each award carries a trophy, citation and a cash award of Rs. 2 Lakh.

The Nobel Prizes are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards given for outstanding work and intellectual achievement in the world to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind. The Prizes are awarded annually from a fund bequeathed for that purpose by the Swedish inventor and industrialist Alfred Nobel. The prizes in Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics and Physiology or Medicine were first awarded in 1901.