The Hasmukh Shah Memorial Award comprises two distinct categories for researchers and practitioners, each offering a cash prize of two lakh rupees(Rs 2,00,000) along with two notable awards (Jury Appreciation Award) of twenty-five thousand rupees (Rs. 25,000) for commendable work. In total, there are six (6) awards.
Categories
Hasmukh Shah Award for Ecology and Environment Research
Research Areas(For Researchers) |
Impact Area(For Practitioners) |
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| Researchers engaged in creative and impactful work in the following areas within
India are eligible for consideration: • Coastal and Marine Ecology • Biodiversity • Ecological Restoration • Dynamic Systems • Extension Activities |
This award aims to honor outstanding professionals who have significantly
impacted
stakeholders in the specified fields: • Coastal and Marine Ecology • Biodiversity • Ecological Restoration • Dynamic Systems • Extension and Socio-economic Activities |
| Eligibility: Master's students or Ph.D. researchers from any discipline who graduated or submitted a thesis on or before March 31, 2024. Must have published at least two papers as the first author in a peer-reviewed national or international journal. The upper age limit for the award is set at 40 years. |
Eligibility: Individuals working in the specified areas in India, recognized as key contributors to impactful programs. Must be a team lead or project leader with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the specified area. |
| A brief proposal of the intended work in the format as given below
written in simple general English language should be uploaded in MS-word
format with maximum of four pages. File Editing format: (Heading Font size 14, Body Text 12, Font Type: Time New Roman, Line Space 1.5) The abstract should contain the following : 1)Project title 2)Background of the research highlighting the research issue and hypothesis. 3)Objectives of the project 4)Methodology/ tools used 5)Expected outcome to society and the environment. 6)Covering letter duly signed by Guide/Mentor and forwarded by the institution 7) A brief one-page resume of the researcher |
A report on the impact created and the focus area of your work written
in general English in the format
given below in a Word file with a maximum of three pages must be
submitted. File Editing format : (Heading Font size 14, Body Text 12, Font Type: Time New Roman, Line Space 1.5) 1)Project title 2)Innovation idea 3)Plan of action (give a graphical representation also) 4)Expected outcome and section of the society who will be benefited. 5)Nomination letter forwarded by the institution 6)A brief one-page resume of the Practitioners |
| Award: INR 2,00,000 cash prize + certificate. |
Award: INR 2,00,000 cash prize + certificate. |
| Notable Mentions in Research Category: Two additional awards of INR 25,000 each + certificate. |
Notable Mentions in Practitioner Category: Two additional awards of INR 25,000 each + certificate. |
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