The scientist/professional should be the life member of ISST, with a standing of at least 20 years and should have published at least six papers in the ‘Seed Research’ journal of ISST. S/he must have also published minimum of ten papers (on areas related to seed science and technology research) in any journals having NAAS rating > 6.5.

The scientist/professional should be the Fellow of the ISST

The scientist/professional should be above 50 years of age on December 31 of that last year of the block for which s/he is applying for the award.

S/he is a registered participant in event organised by the ISST.

A 3-Member committee constituted by the EC of ISST for the purpose will evaluate the all applications received for ISST Scientist of Eminence Award. The applicants scoring less than 60% marks shall not be considered for the award.

Besides fulfilling the specific criteria laid overall contributions in the field of Seed Science and Technology and interest in Society’s activities would also be considered in selection of ISST Scientist of Eminence Award.

This award will be given once in two years at National/ International event organised by the ISST in which s/he is a registered participant.

The selected scientist/professional shall be required to deliver a 20 min. presentation of his/her most significant contributions to Seed Science and Technology made till December 31 of that calendar year for which the award is applied.