National Level Scientific Writing Contest 2010 – National Academy of Sciences – Allahabad
Introduction: The National Academy of Sciences, India invites entries (scientific write-up on “Indian Space Mission”) from the students of B.Sc./B.Tech./M.B.B.S./B.U.M.S./B.A.S.M. of Indian Universities by January 15, 2010 for evaluation and further participation (for selected entries/write-up only) in On the Spot Contest to be held on February 26, 2010 at National Academy of Sciences, India, 5 Lajpatrai Road Allahabad. The idea behind, is to generate scientific temperament among the students and also make them aware about the current scientific and environmental issues.
Eligibility: Any B.Sc./B.Tech./M.B.B.S./B.U.M.S./B.A.S.M. student of an Indian University.
Rules:
Topic for the Scientific Writing Contest is “Indian Space Mission”. The Write-up should be either in English or in Hindi; entries be precise and confined to 3000 words only. It should be neatly typed with double space on A4 size paper. Proper attention must be paid on Syntax and Grammar. The participants are requested to write an “Abstract” in the beginning of the write-up in approximately 150 words.
It would be appreciated if the participants cite the references (if any) in the end of the text, which would not be counted in 3000 words. The participants must write their University/College and Home Addresses along with their telephone number(s) and email I.D. in the end of the write-up. The write-up prepared as per above guidelines be sent to the Office of the National Academy of Sciences, India by January 15, 2010 on the address given below* through proper channel (duly forwarded by either the Head of the concerned Department or Head of the Institution). 5 best Scientific Write-ups will be selected from entries received in the Academy.
The selected students will be invited to participate in “On the Spot Contest” on February 26, 2010 at Allahabad. The participants will have to write on a related topic in 3 hours. Out of these five contestants, finally three would be given cash awards on National Science Day (28th February 2010); and the rest would be given the participation certificates. The Academy will bear the travel expenses (second class train fare) of these five students; and modest arrangement of their stay at Allahabad during these days (26-28, February, 2010) will also be made by the Academy.
Important Dates:
Last Date for Submitting Applications: January 15, 2010
On the spot contest for Top five entries: February 26, 2010
Distribution of Prizes on National Science Day: February 28, 2010
Contact:
The National Academy of Sciences, India,
5, Lajpatrai Road,
Allahabad – 211 002
Email: aes.nasi(AT)gmail.com
Contact Numbers: 0532-2640224(O) / 09415306124(M)
Source: http://nasi.nic.in/National%20Level%20Scientific%20Writing%20Contest%202010.doc
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