The award was established in 1985 from an endowment by
Mrs Sunanna Bappu, mother of the late Dr. Manali Vainu
Bappu, an eminent Astronomer and a Fellow of the Academy.
The award is to be given to a Astronomer / Astrophysicist of
international recognition. The first award was announced in
1985. The award consists of a bronze Medal, an honorarium of
Rs.25,000/- and a citation. Scientists from all nations are eligible
for consideration. In the event of the award being given to a
foreign Scientist, the international airfare will be met and he /
she may be provided with cash equivalent of the honorarium in
US dollars.
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