INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY

ANNOUNCEMENT AWARDS & ORATIONS
55th Annual Conference of Indian
Society of Nephrology (ISNCON 2026), Kochi, Kerala
17th to 20th December 2026

Call for ISN Orations and Fellowship

We are pleased to announce that call for ISN Awards and fellowship application is now open. Nominations/applications are invited for the following.

Dr. VN Acharya Memorial Oration

This award is intended to recognize outstanding research work done in India by a member that significantly advances the field of nephrology and/or kidney transplantation in India.

Eligibility Table
Eligibility Any member
Application / Nomination Application
Submission Documents 1. Application
2. CV
3. Write-up of oration
Addressee Secretariat of Society
Last Date 31st July 2026
Evaluating Authority Scientific Committee
Honor Certificate

JCM Shastri Memorial Oration

This award is intended to recognize outstanding research work done in India by a member that significantly advances the field of nephrology and/or kidney transplantation in India. Nominations are invited for this oration award. Nominations can be sent only by member of ISN

Criteria Table
Criteria
  • It is by nomination
  • Should submit one topic or oration along with biodata
  • Candidate must have more than 20 years of ISN membership
  • Most of the achievement of the candidate should be in India
  • Well recognized as teacher in DM or DNB accredited institution
  • Minimum 25 research publications to his/her credit in index journals
  • Must have original research publication on the topic of oration and submit along with application with nomination
Addressee Secretariat of Society
Last Date 31st July 2026
Evaluating Authority Credential Committee
Honor Certificate

Bansal Award Oration

This award is intended to recognize outstanding research work done in India by a member that significantly advances the field of nephrology and/or kidney transplantation in India. Nominations are invited for this oration award. Nominations can be sent only by member of ISN

Eligibility Table
Eligibility Any member below the age of 40 years
Application / Nomination Application
Submission Documents
  • Application
  • CV
  • Write-up of oration / research summary
Addressee Secretariat of Society
Last Date 31st July 2026
Evaluating Authority Scientific Committee
Honor Certificate

Lifetime Achievement Award

Each year the Society confers this award to senior Indian nephrologists for specific accomplishments that are truly extraordinary, and widely recognized. Recognition can be granted for activities within any theoretical framework for a wide range of areas relating to the field of kidney diseases and transplantation in any part of the India, including but not limited to research or education.

Lifetime Award Criteria
Criteria
  • It is by nomination by any ISN member
  • Candidate must have more than 25 years of ISN membership
  • Most of the career of the candidate should be in India
  • Only one lifetime award can be given each year if a suitable candidate is nominated
  • Must have served as office bearer of Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Well recognized as teacher in DM or DNB accredited institution
  • 30 research publications to his/her credit in index journals is desirable
  • Must have made significant contribution in some area of nephrology
Addressee Secretariat of Society
Last Date 31st July 2026
Evaluating Authority Credential Committee
Honor Certificate

Rekha Memorial Tankar Award

The award is reserved for outstanding research work done by ISN member.

Abstract Award Details
Eligibility Any member below the age of 40 years
Application / Nomination Application with abstract submission
Submission Documents
  • Application
  • CV
  • Abstract

Best abstract (Oral Presentation) will receive award

Addressee Secretariat of Society
Last Date 31st August 2026
Evaluating Authority Scientific Committee
Honor Certificate & Prize
Criteria
  • The paper should be based on original work done in India
  • The Scientific Committee will shortlist maximum of four abstracts. The judges will select one out of these for the award.
  • Three judges will decide the award based on the following criteria (10 points each):
    • Study design
    • Relevance of research work
    • Originality
    • Formatting
    • Discussion & Conclusions

Fellowship of the Indian Society of Nephrology

Each year the Society elects members who have made significant impact on the service and practice of Nephrology or medicine, made an extra ordinary contribution to the education of Nephrology, contributed to the advance of Nephrology by research or contributed to the development of Nephrology services in other ways, such as by working in public health or in the community to its fellowship.

Fellowship Eligibility
Eligibility Any member of 10 years standing
Application / Nomination Nomination in a prescribed form – attached herewith or download the proforma and assessment of candidature for Fellowship of ISN from www.isn-india.org
Submission Documents
  • Nomination form
  • Enclosures as required in form
  • CV
Addressee Secretariat of Society
Last Date 31st July 2026
Evaluating Authority Credential Committee
Honor Certificate
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