Awards
Best Oral Presentations
OSI has instituted Biennial Awards for the best oral presentations by young researchers (40 years of age as on 7th February 2025) during OSICON in various thematic areas. The best oral presentation awards include a citation, certificate and cash prize of Rs. 5000/-. The best poster award by OSICON-25 includes a citation and certificate. These awards will be presented during the concluding session of OSICON-25. Oral presentations in the contest section will be judged based on originality, methodological rigor, and presentation quality.
The cash awards for best oral presentations are for the following themes:
Prof. Vallam Sundar Award
Ocean Engineering
Shri C. V. G. Reddy Award
Chemical Oceanography
Dr. M. Baba Award
Physical Oceanography
Dr. Kesavadas Award
Geological Oceanography
Prof A. D. Rao Award
Oceans & Atmospheric Science
Prof. N. R. Menon Award
Biological Oceanography
OSI Biennial PhD Theses Awards
OSI has introduced Biennial PhD Theses Awards instituted under different themes in Ocean Science and Technology to recognize excellent research carried out by young PhD holders in the country. The Awards consist of citation, certificate, and prize amount of Rs. 10,000/- that will be given during the OSICON-25.
Prof. Vallam Sundar Award
Ocean Engineering
Dr. Rabindranath Sengupta Award
Chemical Oceanography
Dr. N. P. Kurian Award
Physical Oceanography
Dr. H. N. Siddique Award
Geological Oceanography
Prof A. D. Rao Award
Oceans & Atmospheric Science
Dr. (Mrs.) N. I. Joseph & Prof. K. V. Jayachandran Award
Biological Oceanography
Dr. Shanta Achuthankutty & Dr. P. A. Lokabharathi Award
Marine Microbiology & Biotechnology
