Awards

AAR 2025 – AWARDS

Recognizing Excellence in Algal Research

Early Career Award for Excellence in Algal Research 2025

This award will recognize and encourage accomplishments and innovation of unusual merit by an individual in early stages of their career.

Eligibility:

  • A nominee must have received their Ph.D. before 31st December 2020
  • Must be below 40 years of age as on 20th October 2025
  • The nominee must be having a permanent position at any Academic and R&D organizations as well as Industry

Selection Criteria:

Creativity and impact of the researcher in the early stages of their independent career along with service to the algal research community will be the primary criteria for the award.

Nomination Process:

Self-nomination by the candidate is accepted, however all the applications must be endorsed by a proposer/nominator who must be an accomplished algal researcher (other than PhD/Post-Doc mentor).

Deadline for Submission: 20th October, 2025

Submission Email: algalrestech@gmail.com

Award Presentation:

The award will be presented at the inaugural session of AAR 2025 at Kochi on 3rd November 2025. Winners MUST attend AAR 2025 and a slot will be given for the oral presentation of their work.

Emerging Researcher Award for Excellence in Algal Research 2025

This award will recognize and encourage accomplishments and innovation of unusual merit by an individual during their PhD as well as 3 years after PhD as a Post-Doctoral researcher.

Eligibility:

  • A nominee must have received their Ph.D. before 31st December 2022
  • Must be below 35 years of age as on 20th October 2025

Selection Criteria:

Creativity and impact of the researcher will be the primary criteria for the award.

Nomination Process:

Self-nomination by the candidate is accepted, however all the applications must be endorsed by a proposer/nominator who may be PhD/Post-Doc mentor.

Deadline for Submission: 20th October, 2025

Submission Email: algalrestech@gmail.com

Award Presentation:

The award will be presented at the inaugural session of AAR 2025 at Kochi on 3rd November 2025. Winners MUST attend AAR 2025 and a slot will be given for the oral presentation of their work.

Best Masters/PhD Thesis Award

The Organizing Committee of the 3rd International Symposium on Advances in Algal Research (AAR 2025) is pleased to announce the Best Masters/PhD Thesis Award to recognize outstanding research contributions in the field of algal science and technology.

Eligibility:

  • Open to candidates who have successfully defended their Master's or PhD thesis between 20th December 2024 and 30th September 2025 in any area related to algae.

Application Requirements:

Documents to be submitted:
  • Extended abstract (2–3 pages) summarizing the thesis work.
  • Soft copy of the thesis (PDF).
  • Proof of thesis acceptance/degree award.
  • Recommendation letter from the thesis supervisor.

Download the Application format Click here

Applications must be submitted using this template.

Deadline for Submission: 5th October 2025

Submission Email: algalrestech@gmail.com

Winners will be announced during the Inaugural Session of AAR 2025 at Kochi, and will receive a Certificate and a Cash Prize. Winners MUST attend AAR 2025 and a slot will be given for the oral presentation of their thesis work.

We encourage all eligible young researchers to apply and showcase their innovative contributions towards algae-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

Best Oral/Poster Presentations Award

Based on oral and poster presentations during AAR 2025, at least 6 best Oral/Poster Presentations Awards will be given.

Award Details:

Winners will be announced during the Valedictory Session of AAR 2025 at Kochi, and will receive a Certificate and a Cash Prize.

For More Information:

Email: algalrestech@gmail.com

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