Infosys Science Foundation announces prize winners for 2024, two women among six winners

Over the past 15 years, ISF has recognised groundbreaking research that has influenced various aspects of human life.

The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2024 in six categories — Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

The Infosys Prize honours the accomplishments of individuals whose research and scholarship significantly impact India.

The prize for each category comprises a gold medal, a citation, and a purse of $100,000 (or its equivalent in rupees).

The laureates of Infosys Prize 2024 were selected by an international panel of jurors comprising renowned scholars and experts.

Over the past 15 years, ISF has recognised groundbreaking research that has influenced various aspects of human life.

In 2024, the ISF decided to honour researchers under 40, emphasising the need for early recognition of exceptional talent.

Kris Gopalakrishnan, President, Infosys Science Foundation, said, “The Infosys Prize has played a pivotal role in recognising brilliant minds whose contributions are shaping the future of research and science. This year, we refocused to reward early career researchers under the age of 40, recognising their immense potential and the promise of paradigm-changing work.”