CDRI AWARDS 2022 for Excellence in Drug Research
CDRI AWARDS 2022 for Excellence in Drug Research. CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute Excellence in Drug Research 2022. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below:
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CDRI AWARDS
for Excellence in Drug Research
PREAMBLE –
- The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, was seventh in the chain of
CSIR labs were established in India right after independence India with an aim for
technological independence of the Nation. CSIR-CDRI was broadly mandated with the task to revolutionise the pharmaceutical sector, which was almost non-existent at that time for the accessibility and affordability of drugs. Today, CSIR-CDRI has evolved into a unique institution possessing end-to-end expertise in the domain of new drug development -its human resource and infrastructure today is second to none. Besides being the breeding ground of huge highly trained human resources for drug development and manufacturing, out of 20 new drugs discovered, developed and approved in post-independent India, 11 (8 synthetic + 3 phytopharmaceuticals) are contributions of CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow. These include Centchroman, Arteether, Centbucridine, Gugulipid, Bacosides Enriched Standardized Extract of Bacopa, etc. Centchroman (Ormeloxifene), a non-steroidal contraceptive with almost no toxicity, is now part of the National Family Program, whereas α-β Arteether (antimalarial) is included in the National Malaria Program. - However, from the National front, new drug discovery and development is still in its infancy in India. India is a leader in global generic pharmaceuticals manufacturing and is being called as Pharmacy of the developing world, however, many generics manufactured in India are at the end of their respective product life cycles. Further, our country has a high burden of both communicable & non-communicable diseases and is vulnerable to pandemics. Pharma industries interest in the discovery and development of drugs for diseases of the poor populace is almost nil. In order to pace with the global innovation, national priorities in health, also affordability of drugs, there is a need to augment R&D in developing new and cost-effective therapies that can address the huge disease burden of our country.
- With an aim to promote drug discovery and development research in India, CSIR – Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow has instituted CORI Awards in the year 2004 to recognize scientific excellence in the country in the area of Drug Research and Development.
PURPOSE –
Promoting excellence and recognising outstanding contributions to the Drug Research made
by the scientists for their work done in India.
NATURE –
►These awards are given annually to the Indian Nationals below 45 years of age who have
carried out outstanding research work in the area having a direct bearing on Drug Research
and Development.
► There are two separate individual awards each for the area of Chemical Sciences and Life
Sciences.
► Each award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/- and a Citation.
► The awardees are expected to deliver an Award Oration on the cited work on the day of Award Felicitation Ceremony, usually held as a part of CSIR Foundation Day Celebrations at CSI RCDRI.
► TA/DA of the awardees for the to-and-fro journey will be borne by CSI R-CDRI as per the
prevailing rules of Travelling allowance of the Government of India.
ELIGIBILITY –
► Scientists/researchers who are engaged in basic and applied research in the area has
direct bearing on drug research and development and have made outstanding contributions
with potential for application/product and technology development.
► Age should be below45 years, as reckoned on 17 February of the year of the award.
► Must be a citizen of India
► The research work for which nomination/application is made must have been carried out in India.
NOMINATION/APPLICATION FOR CDRI AWARDS FOR THE YEAR 2022 –
► Head of the Institutions / Organizations / Universities / Industries, Bhatnagar Awardees,
Fellows of National Science Academies can nominate the most deserving scientists /
researchers who are engaged in basic and applied research in the area having a direct
bearing on drug research and development and have made outstanding contributions with
potential for application/product and technology development.
► Eligible Candidates can also directly submit the application.
► Word file of proforma for Nomination/application can be downloaded from
https://www.cdri.res.in/
► Information regarding Nomination/application should be sent as per the prescribed
proforma (a softcopy in PDF format and a Hard copy).
► Complete information as per the enclosed proforma along with requisite enclosures must reach the address given in the proforma by 31 December 2021 for consideration.
SELECTION PROCEDURE –
► The committee comprising of eminent scientists scrutinize the nominations/ applications
and select the CDRI Awardees.
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