Mattek Awards
Mattek Best Oral Awards:
- First prize Oral - Rs 10000/ each
- Second prize Oral - Rs 8000/ each
- Third prize Oral - Rs 4000/- each.
Mattek Best Poster Awards:
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- Second prize Poster - Rs 5000/ each
- Third prize Poster - Rs 4000/- each.
Dr. Dipti M. Kapoor Endowment Award 2026
Dr. Dipti M. Kapoor Endowment Award 2026
The Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments-India (SAAE-I) invites applications for the Dr. Dipti M. Kapoor Endowment Award, to be presented at the 9th Annual Conference of SAAE-India (November 26–28, 2026) at CT University.
Who was Dr. Dipti M. Kapoor?
Dr. Dipti M. Kapoor was the Science Policy Advisor of PETA-India. She passed away at a young age, creating a big void in the field of non-animal methods in India, which will be challenging to fill. To recognize her contribution 'to Alternatives', SAAE-India has instituted this award.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Indian citizen, 45 years or below (as on October 31, 2026)
- Work conducted in India
- Early-career researchers working in non-animal methods / alternatives / 3Rs / New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
- Preference for research using non-animal-derived components
Details of the Award:
The selected winner will receive a cash prize of INR 10,000 and a citation at the 9th Annual Conference of SAAE-India at CT University (November 26–28, 2026). The award also includes registration fee waiver and free accommodation. The awardee must attend the full conference.
Award for the Previous Year:
Previous awardees include Dr. Shilpy Sharma (2022), Gopinath Packirisamy (2023), Dr. Prajakta Dandekar Jain (2024), and Dr. Viraj Mehta (2025), representing institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Institute of Chemical Technology, and Sai Life Sciences.
How to Apply:
- Applications for the award must be submitted as an email attachment to the General Secretary (saae.india@gmail.com), on or before 10.10.2026.
- The application shall include a motivation letter of about 500 words consisting of the candidate's perspective on alternatives and his/her short- and long-term career goals. Applicants will also be required to send their CVs with affiliation details and contact, including a passport-size photograph and a 250-300 word abstract on their contribution to the Alternatives/3Rs/NAMs.
- The Awardee will be notified by email within one month of the application deadline. Information on the award and the winner will also be posted on the SAAE-I website and the WhatsApp Group.
- Third-party nominations will not be accepted.
