Awards and recognition for significant contributions in agriculture and allied disciplines
The Society for Bioresource and Stress Management has instituted a range of awards to recognise significant contributions by senior, mid-career and young scientists, and to promote research in agriculture and allied disciplines. The Society also honours innovative farmers and agri-entrepreneurs. The awards are presented during the Society's conference.
Nominations are invited for the following award categories for 2026.
| Award Category | No. of Awards |
|---|---|
| Award Category I: Research Contribution (open to all) | |
| 1. Young Scientist Award | 8 (1 per theme) |
| 2. Outstanding Scientist Award | 8 (1 per theme) |
| 3. Lifetime Achievement Award | 1 |
| 4. Ratikanta Maiti Memorial Research Award | 1 |
| 5. Raktim Ranjan Bhagowati Memorial Best Ph.D. Thesis Award | 1 |
| 6. Fellow of the Society | 3 |
| 7. Innovative Farmer Award | 4 |
| Award Category II: Contribution to Journals (restricted to editorial board members and reviewers) | |
| 1. Best Editor Award | 4 |
| 2. Best Reviewer Award | 7 |
| Award Category III: Presentation at the Conference (open to conference participants only) | |
| 1. Best Oral Presentation Award | 1 per session |
| 2. Best Poster Presentation Award | 1 per session |
Note: The awards will be presented during the Society's conference. Nominations are invited for the award categories listed above for 2026.