Dr. C. Chandrasekharan was a prominent Economist, Forest Officer and the founder Director of Kerala Forest Research Institute. He was an eminent social scientist and his commitment to society is reflected in all his work. The legacy of Dr. C. Chandrasekharan proposed to be propagated through the award constituted in his remembrance to recognize socially relevant research work carried out by a researcher in the field of ‘Forest Conservation and Management in Kerala’.
In this context, applications/ nominations are invited from researchers, below 35 years of age, working on any aspect of forest conservation and management in Kerala for the 15th Dr. C. Chandrasekharan Memorial Award. The award will consist of a certificate, gold medal and a cash prize of Rs. 40,000/-. A brief bio-data and write-up of not more than 1000 words containing the objectives, current status, innovative content of the research work etc. may be sent to the Director, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi by e-mail addressed to director@kfri.org with a copy to sreekumar@kfri.res.in indicating subject as Dr. C. Chandrasekharan Memorial Award-2025 on or before 15th September 2025.
If there is any query on the same, please contact Dr. Sreekumar V.B., Principal Scientist & Head, Forest Botany Department and Convenor of the Endowment Committee (sreekumar@kfri.res.in or Mob. 9446505286).
After screening the applications, selected candidates will be invited for a presentation at KFRI, Peechi.
Dr. Kannan C S Warrier
Director and Chairman of Endowment Committee
Published on: Monday, September 1, 2025