(iii) Sponsored Research Scheme. Eligibility:
All levels of scientists employed in universities,             
research institutions and R & D units.
Duration: 3 years.
Value: Varies, up to Rs.25 lakhs for 3 years
Selection Procedure: Evaluation by referees and area-wise research committees; Committees meet twice a year.
Last date: Any time during the year

(iv) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB).
Eligibility: Citizen of India engaged in research in S&T.
Age limit: 45 years.
Value: Citation, plaque andRs. 2,00,000 as prize money Book assistance of Rs. 10,000 p.a
Selection Procedure: Evaluation & recommendations of the Advisory Committee.
Last date: December/January

(v) Young Scientist Award (YSA).
Eligibility: Young Scientist of CSIR system.
Age limit: 35 years
Value: Citation, Plaque and Rs. 50,000 as prize money and research project of about Rs. 10 lakhs for 5 years
Selection Procedure: Evaluation & recommendations of the Advisory Committee. Last date: January/February