The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Pharmaceuticals has announced that applications are open for the Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA) 2026, which recognizes excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India's life sciences ecosystem. The award is backed by Rs 7 crore in grant support and aims to recognize outstanding scientists, research institutions, universities, startups, and ecosystem leaders advancing healthcare and life sciences.
The initiative is organized by FICCI with Lilly and supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), and Invest India. The Award comprises six honours across five categories covering individual excellence, collaborative innovation, institutional excellence, healthcare and life sciences startups, and scientific ecosystem development. Four categories carry grant support while two categories recognize outstanding contributions to innovation and ecosystem building.
Applications will be evaluated by an independent jury through a transparent assessment process. The application period runs from 1 July to 10 August 2026 with no application fee required. Researchers, scientists, public research institutions, universities, and private sector innovators are eligible to participate. Detailed eligibility criteria and online applications are available at www.bharatlifesciencesawards.com.