CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award(CDJIA) for School Students
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the premier Industrial Research and Development
Organisation in India. On the occasion of its Diamond Jubilee in 2002, CSIR initiated
Invention Awards for school children to create awareness, interest and motivation for
Intellectual Property amongst children.
In case of proposals already selected for state, national, international or equivalent awards,
only the subject matter covering the improvements need to be submitted for consideration of
CDJIA. Published inventions would be considered as per the provisions of the Patent
Any Indian student enrolled in an India n school below the age of 18 years can
apply.
Typed applications to be sent by Registered Post/Courier to:
Head, Intellectual Property
Management Division, CSIR,
NISCAIR Building,
14 Satsang Vihar Marg,
Special Institutional Area,
New Delhi - 110 067
Prizes : There are in all 60 prizes.
Besides a certificate, the cash awards are:
First Prize (1 No.) Rs. 50,000/-
Second Prize (2 Nos.) Rs. 25,000/- each
Third Prize (3 Nos.) Rs. 15,000/- each
Fourth Prize (4 Nos.) Rs. 10,000/ - each
Fifth Prize (50 nos.) Rs. 5,000/- each
For more information, on CSIR AWARD please visit our site at www.csir.res.in
and http://www.patestate.com/
