The Last date for applications/nominations for various awards has been extended to December 15, 2009.

Founder President Dr. T. C. Anand Kumar Medal

Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction & Fertility (ISSRF) has instituted an award designated as “Founder President Dr. T. C. Anand Kumar Medal” to be conferred to an Indian scientist for outstanding research in the area of reproductive health. The award is conferred each year, during the annual conference of the ISSRF.

Dr. T. C. Anand Kumar is founder president of ISSRF, and a distinguished reproductive biologist of our country. His research contributions in this field have been widely acclaimed, both in India and outside. The award has been instituted in acknowledgement of his efforts to promote the discipline of reproductive biology in the country.

The award in the form of Gold Medal and Citation, will be conferred during the next annual conference of the ISSRF to be held at Jaipur from 8-10 February, 2010.

Nominations for this award are invited from distinguished scientists. Self nominations will also be considered. The research work carried out by the nominee should demonstrate novelty and/or its utility in the betterment of reproductive health. The interested scientists should provide three copies of the complete bio-data, including summary of the research work pursued and complete list of publications in the attached format. In addition, the application should also be transmitted either through e-mail at: info@issrf.org or on a disc.

Nominations should reach the President, Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility, Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur – 302 055, latest by November 30, 2009.

Application format:

International Conference on Reproductive Health

&

20^th Annual Meeting of the ISSRF

February 8-10, 2010

Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology

University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

PROFORMA

Founder President Dr. T. C. Anand Kumar Medal

(Furnish three copies with complete bio-data)

1.                  Name and designation of the scientist

2.                  Date and place of birth

3.                  Marital status

4.                  Postal and telecommunication addresses

5.                  Telephone, Telex, Fax, mobile, e-mail, etc.

6.                  Academic qualifications beginning with the Bachelor’s degree

7.                  Employment record in tabular form)

8.                  Field of specialization

9.                  Research Experience

10.              List of Publications (with impact factor)

11.              Summary of the research work pursued (not more than three pages)

12.              A concise statement (about 200 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research contributions made that you would like to see in your citation of award, if chosen

13.              Patents filed /obtained:

14.              Awards and other recognitions received (if any)

15.              Any other information

16.              Declaration

I hereby declare that the above noted information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date:

Place:                                                                                                   Signature of applicant

Enclosures:

Nominated by:

International Conference on Reproductive Health

The conference will be held during February 8-10, 2010 at the Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur – 302 055. For more details please log on www.icrh-2010.org

Labhsetwar Award Announcement

On behalf of Drs. Anant and Lata Charitable Trust, Nagpur and Labhsetwar Foundation USA, nominations are invited by ISSRF for “Population Control and Family Award” given annually to an individual who has done outstanding contributions in this field. The award consists of Rs. 1,00,000 in cash,  a memento and a citation. The purpose of the award is to recognize and further encourage the research work of those who, in the opinion of the selection committee, have contributed towards the solution of India’s population problem. We recognize that work in various fields such as physiology, immunology, pharmacology, clinical and social work as well as demography is important in contributing towards solution of the problem. Nominee should ordinarily be under 55 years of age, engaged in his/her work and must have done distinguished work. Nomination may be made on a plain paper and should include discussion about how nominee’s work will lead to solution of the population problem. Nominations should reach the President, Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction & Fertility, at the following address before November 30, 2009. The award function will be held on 8^th February, 2010 at Jaipur.

Prof. N. K. Lohiya, President

Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility, Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur – 302 055

Tel.: +91-141-2701809

e-mail: lohiyank@hotmail.com,  lohiyank@gmail.com

Prof. G.P. Talwar Young Scientist Award / Prof. G. P. Talwar Gold Medal for Middle Career Scientists

Padma Bhushan Prof. G. P. Talwar Young Scientist Award and Prof. G. P. Talwar Gold Medal for Middle Career Scientists have been instituted for outstanding contributions in the field of reproductive health. The recipient will be presented with a gold medal and a citation.

Applications are invited by scientists below the age of 40 years for Prof. G. P. Talwar Young Scientist Award and 50 years for Prof. G. P. Talwar Gold Medal for Middle Career Scientists in the enclosed proforma.

Applications should reach the President, Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility, Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur – 302 055, latest by November 30, 2009.

Application format:

International Conference on Reproductive Health

&

20^th Annual Meeting of the ISSRF

February 8-10, 2010

Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology

University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

PROFORMA

Prof. G. P. Talwar Young Scientist Award / Prof. G. P. Talwar Gold Medal for Middle Career Scientists

(Strike out which is not applicable)

1.                  Name in full (in block letters)

2.                  Present institutional address and number of telephone, fax and e-mail

3.                  Address for correspondence and number of telephone, fax and e-mail

4.                  Date of Birth _____________

    Age ________________ Years ___________ Months (as on December 31, 2009)

5.                  Academic qualifications (beginning with the Bachelor’s Degree in a tabular form)

6.                  Details of employment and nature of duties

7.                  Awards and other recognitions received (if any)

8.                  Field of specialization

9.                  Summary of research work (not more than three pages)

10.              A concise statement (about 200 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research contributions made that you would like to see in your citation of award, if    chosen

11.              List of publications (with impact factor) and patents

12.              Declaration

I hereby declare that the above noted information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date:

Place:                                                                                                   Signature of applicant