SBC(I)
Dr. Kamala Sohonie Memorial Lecture Award for Women Scientists

Year of Commencement:2026
Frequency: Once in three Year
Value: Rs. 20,000/-

Description: The award is instituted by the Society of Biological Chemists (India) in the memory of Dr. Kamala Sohonie who was one of the earliest Indian women scientists to earn a PhD for her research in biochemistry. The SBC(I) establishes this award from the year 2026 to recognize an eminent woman scientist of India with a distinguished track record in the field of biological chemistry and related areas. The award will be given once in three years at the annual SBC(I) meeting.

Eligibility: The recipient should be a woman scientist with a distinguished independent research career in any university or research institution in India in biological chemistry and allied sciences. The Award is open to all Indian Scientists who must be a life member of Society of Biological Chemist (India).

Nomination: The nomination should be received from a life member of the society and self-nominations are not acceptable.

Award: The awardee would receive a citation and sum of 20,000 INR for this lecture award.

Note: A Person is entitled to only one SBC(I) Award in a Lifetime.