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APPLICATIONS/NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR
MAAS AWARDS – 2004
The Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science
(MAAS) invites applications/nominations from the eligible Indian Muslim Scientists on the prescribed form available from the Office of the MAAS either in person or by sending a self-addressed envelope of 11" x 5" duly affixed with postage stamps of Rs.25/- (for sending the application form by
Regd. Post) for the following awards for the year 2004. The forms can also be down loaded by logging on to
www.maasindia.org.
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S.No. |
Title of
Award |
Age Limit |
Eligibility
Condition |
Value of
Award |
No. of
Awards |
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1. |
MAAS
Excellence Award (MEA) |
No Age limit |
Any Muslim
individual, Institute, Company or NGO working for Science Education,
High Quality Research work etc. |
Rs.50,000/- |
One |
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2. |
Young Muslim
Scientist Award (YMSA) |
40 years on
31.12.2004 |
Having good
research work, must have published at least 10 research papers in
journals of repute |
Rs.30,000/- |
1 each in
Physical and Life Sciences |
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3. |
Muslim Woman
Scientist Award (MWSA) |
No Age limit |
Same as for
YMSA |
Rs.30,000/- |
One |
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4. |
Science
Popularization Award (SPA) |
No Age limit |
Any individual/NGO
who/that has significantly contributed to popularize science among
Indian masses in general and Muslims in particular |
Rs. 20,000/- |
One |
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5. |
Best Paper
Award (BPA) |
No Age limit |
Having one
research publication during 2004 (Jan.– Dec.) in a reputed journal. |
Rs. 5,000/- |
3 each in
Physical and Life Sciences |
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How to Apply ?
1. After ascertaining the eligibility condition, any person who is familiar with the Nominee’s work and candidate can nominate for
MEA, YMSA, MWSA, MWSA & SPA, on the prescribed ‘Nomination Form’ attached with the Application Form. Except for MEA for all other Awards candidate can apply directly on the Application Form.
2.
Nomination/Application should be accompanied with:
i) Three sets of documents (in case of MEA, YMSA, MWSA & SPA and five sets in case of
BPA.
ii) A 1-2 pages biographical sketch of the candidate including his/her/its scientific accomplishment, and its significance in national and international context.
iii) Complete curriculum vitae.
iv) Three recent passport size coloured photographs (The name of applicant/Nominee should be written on the back of each photograph).
v) Three copies of a 300 words write up on "Declining Interest of Indian Youth in Basic Sciences: Causes &
Remedies" (for applicants of YMSA and MWSA only).
3. The last date for the receipt of Applications/Nominations alongwith documents listed above, in the Office of ‘The Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science’
"Darul Fikr", The Main Road, Iqra Colony, New Sir Sayyed Nagar, Aligarh-202 002 is
16th August, 2005. For details please visit www.maasindia.org
or contact: Hon’y Secretary, The Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science, Darul
Fikr, The Main Road, Iqra Colony, New Sir Sayyed Nagar, Aligarh 202 002 Phone: 3090443, Fax : 2401209 E-mail:
maas1@vsnl.com |
