On the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day which is celebrated through out the world on 26th April, CSIR invites applications for the ‘Seventh CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award(CDJIA) for School Children’. The first prize winner would also become eligible for WIPO’s Young Inventor’s Award carrying a medal and a certificate. Applicant must provide the details of the invention submitted for the award in not more than 5000 words in English/Hindi including an abstract (in not more than 100 words), authenticated (by giving seal and date) and sent through the Principal/ Head of the School where the student is enrolled and personal details on a separate page

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/

CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award for School Students