The Biotech Research Society

The Biotech Research Society, India

HQ: c/o Biotechnology Division, CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum-695 019, India

[http://www.brsi.in]



AWARD/FELLOW NOMINATION FORM
We, the Fellows/Life members of The Biotech Research Society, India [BRSI]/others would like to propose
Name :
Date of Birth :
Position :
Address : ……….……………………………………………………………………
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for the Young Scientist / Woman Scientist / Industrial Medal / Life-Time Achievement / Prof SB Chincholkar Memorial Award / Malaviya Memorial Award (Senior Faculty/Young Faculty) / MKU-SBS Genomics Award / AU-CBT Excellence award / BHU Centennial Award of BRSI for the year 2016 OR election as the Fellow/Honorary Fellow/Overseas Fellow of the Society for the year 2017 (must  whichever is applicable).
Proposer Seconder
Signature: …………………………….. Signature: ………………………………..
Name: ……………………………………… Name ………………………………………

Address: …………………………………… Address: ……….……………………………

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Date:………….…………………………….. Date: …………..………………………..…..
Station:……………………………………... Station: ……………………………….……..
Notes: 1. The proposer should preferably belong to the same field of specialization as the nominee and he/she shall certify that he/she is personally acquainted with the scientific work of the candidate.

2. Proposer must sign on the nomination paper. The seconder may either sign on the nomination paper or write letter to the proposer, which should be sent to BRSI Office by the proposer along with the nomination form.

3. Deadline to receive the soft copy of the nomination as a single PDF file + score sheet as a separate file by email at [e-mail] is 25^th July 2017, and one printed copy + the soft copy on a CD by post to Dr P Binod, COE, BRSI, Biotechnology Division, CSIR-NIIST, Industrial Estate PO, Trivandrum-695 019 is 31^st July 2017; 5.00 pm.

Statement by the proposer mentioning the significant contribution, invention or other contributions made by the nominee in Biotechnology (NOT TO EXCEED 100 WORDS)

Areas of specialization (mention maximum three)

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Nomination to be considered for: Area-

Topic-
(Please select one area from the list below)

1. 
   Microbial Technology 7. Medical Biotechnology
   
2. 
   Enzyme Technology 8. Environmental Biotechnology
   
3. 
   Bioprocess Technology 9. Molecular Biology
   
4. 
   Food Biotechnology 10. Genetic Engineering
   
5. 
   Agricultural Biotechnology 11. Bioinformatics
   
6. 
   Plant Biotechnology 12. Bioenergy/Others
   

PART A: Biographic Sketch of the Nominee

(Please print or write in capital letters only)

1. 
   Name:
   

2. 
   Designation:
   

3. 
   Date of birth: Age on 31^st December 2016: … years .. months… days
   

4. 
   Nationality:
   

5. 
   Membership no of BRSI:
   

6. 
   Official address (with telephone, fax & email):
   

7. 
   Residential address:
   

8. 
   Educational qualifications (in chronological order from degree onwards):
   

9. 
   Professional experience (in chronological order):
   

10. 
    Research and teaching experience (years only):
    

11. 
    Area of R&D and specialization:
    

12. 
    Publications (mention here numbers only and attach the full list)
    
    1. 
       Patents :
       
    2. 
       Books :
       
    3. 
       Review & Policy Papers :
       
    4. 
       Chapters in the Books & Proceedings :
       
    5. 
       Original Research Papers (SCI journal only) :
       
    6. 
       Research Communications in International conf/symposia:
       
    7. 
       Research Communications in National conf/symposia:
       

13. 
    Awards/honors/distinctions (attach separate sheet):
    

14. 
    List five most important publications and attach reprints (attach separate sheet, if necessary). Indicate impact factor of the papers in the year of publication.
    

15. 
    Highlights of the activity profile of the nominee (attach separate sheet; maximum 500 words)
    

16. 
    Contribution made by the nominee to strengthen the BRSI (not applicable for AU-CBT award nominees). Give a brief statement, or bulleted points on your contribution for the growth and strengthening the BRSI such as enrolling new members, organizing BRSI conferences, managing activities of Units (specify your contrinution), etc.
    

17. 
    Has the nominee consented to apply for the award (it is expected that proposer has obtained consent of the nominee for the nomination)?
    

Instructions to fill the Score sheet

1. 
   A= provide the copy of acknowledgement letter of from patent office/filing agency; B= provide cover page of the published patent document.
   
2. 
   Provide list and only cover page of each paper. If accepted, then cover page of manuscript and acceptance letter’s copy.
   
3. 
   Provide list and only cover page of each paper. If accepted, then cover page of manuscript and acceptance letter’s copy.
   
4. 
   Provide copies of cover and inner page of the book with publisher’s details and first page of the chapter.
   
5. 
   Provide copies of cover and inner page of the book with publisher’s details and first page of the chapter.
   
6. 
   Awards only from CSIR, DST, DBT, ICMR, ICAR, BARC, UGC, DAE, Elsevier, Thomson, Wiley, Welcome Trust (UK).
   
7. 
   Awards only from State Governments S&T Councils, AMI, SBC, AFST and ACCT.
   
8. 
   Fellow of NASI, INSA, IASc, NAAS, FIE, BRSI, FIOBB, ISEES.
   
9. 
   Fellow of state academies (e.g., UP Council of S&T, MP Council of S&T, Maharashtra State S&T, AP State S&T, or any other state Council) and SBC, AMI, AFST.
   
10. 
    List of thesis supervised (name, title, university, year) and copy of cover page of thesis.
    
11. 
    Copy of award certificate and abstract.
    
12. 
    Copy of award certificate and abstract.
    
13. 
    Provide copies of cover page of book with editor’s names and inner page with publisher’s details.
    
14. 
    Provide copies of cover page of book with editor’s names and inner page with publisher’s details.
    
15. 
    Provide copies of cover page of book with editor’s names and inner page with publisher’s details.
    
16. 
    Provide copies of cover page of book with editor’s names and inner page with publisher’s details.
    
17. 
    Provide copy of journal page showing board members (open access journals not eligible).
    
18. 
    Provide copy of journal page showing board members (open access journals not eligible); only CSIR journals, AFST journals, Current Science, Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (NEERI) would be eligible.
    
19. 
    Provide copy of cover page of paper and the IF of journal of in the year of publication.
    
20. 
    Provide copy of cover page of paper and the IF of journal of in the year of publication.
    
21. 
    Provide copy of award letter/certificate.
    
22. 
    Provide copy of award letter/certificate.
    
23. 
    To be filled only AU-CBT applicants; provide copy of the award letter/certificate.
    
24. 
    Provide letters from industry and Head of institute or technology transfer document.
    
25. 
    Provide copies of letters/OM (Membership in University Board of Study, Academic/ Management Council/Advisory/Research/Management board, and national committees of DBT, DST, CSIR, UGC, ICAR, ICMR, BARC and DAE.
    
26. 
    Provide SCOPUS/GOOGLE search summary page as evidence.
    

PART B: SCORE SHEET (Submit as a separate file)

To be filled by the nominee/proposer (must see and follow the instructions to fill the columns)

MOST IMP: Each claim MUST be supported by relevant document, failing which that would not be considered

S No	Activity output/outcome	Points	Total points	Flag no*
1	Patents	A-20 per patent filed B-30 per patent granted	A= B=
2	Papers published/accepted in SCI journals	A-10 per paper as first/ corresponding author B-5 per paper for other author	A= B=
3	Papers published/accepted in other journals/conf proceedings	A-5 per paper as first/corresponding author B-2.5 per paper for other author	A= B=
4	Book chapters in books by international publishers	5 per chapter	=
5	Book chapters in books by national publishers	2.5 per chapter	=
6	Awards (national/international)	-50 per award
7	Awards (state and others)	-15 per award
8	Fellow of national/internatl academies/societies	50 per fellowship
9	Fellow of state academies/other societies	15 per fellowship
10	Thesis supervised (degree awarded only)	A- PhD 5 points each B- M Tech 2.5 points each C- M Sc 1 point each	A= B= C=
11	Best paper/poster award- international conf	15 per award
12	Best paper/poster award- national conf	10 per award
13	Editor of book published by internatl publishers	50 per book
14	Editor of book published by Indian publishers	25 per book
15	Author of book published by internatl publisher	70 per book
16	Author of book published by Indian publisher	35 per book
17	Editorial board member of SCI journal	50 per journal
18	Editorial board member of other journals	20 per journal
19	High impact factor journal papers- any journal with 10 or higher Impact Factor (additional points other than 2 above)	A- 25 per paper as first/corresponding author B- 10 per paper for other author	A= B=
20	High IF journal papers- any journal with 4 or higher IF (additional points other than 2 above)	A- 10 per paper as first/corresponding author B- 5 per paper for other author	A= B=
21	Fellowships/Professorship by Humboldt/ JSPS/ DADD/ Raman/Boys-Cast/DBT Overseas/ASM/any other equivalent international organization/university	-50 per fellowship
22	Fellowship/scholarship/grants/awards to attend international conference/workshop/symposium	-10 each
23	NET/GATE / DBT/ICMR/ICAR qualification to do PhD (to be filled for AU-CBT award only)	A-20 points with fellowship B-10 points without fellowship (LS)	A= B=
24	Technologies transferred to industries	100 per technology, if team leader
25	External membership in University/Institute committees/councils	-5 points per committee
26	Citation of the nominee’s work	For every 10 citations, 1 point
TOTAL POINTS

*Without flags in hard copy, documents will not be entertained.
It is certified that the information given as above is true. In case any information is found incorrect, it would be my responsibility and will be liable to any action by BRSI for the award.


Signature of the applicant/nominee with date Signature by the proposer with date

NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT THIS SHEET SEPARATELY by email and on CD + print copy by post.

The Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI) Central Office: c/o Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, CSIR, Trivandrum-695 019, Kerala, India Call for BRSI Annual/Biennial Awards Nominations for 2016 and Fellows for 2017 The Biotech Research Society, India [BRSI- www.brsi.in] is a registered non-profit society established with the aim to promote R&D in biotechnology, bring interaction between academic institutes and biotech industries, interact with industries and help them in resolving their problems as well make them aware with the new developments in biotech sector, provide and arrange training in biotechnology, dissemination of biotech knowledge through the organization of lectures, seminars and symposia on scientific programs and societal missions. BRSI confers awards under various categories to encourage and suitably rewards its members for their scientific contributions for the work carried out in the country (except for Fellows). Nominations are invited for the following BRSI Annual Awards and election of Fellows: Young Scientist Award: Members of BRSI of 35 years or below as on 31^st December 2016 involved in Biotech R&D for outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 25,000 cash. Woman Scientist Award: Women members of BRSI below the age of 45 years as on 31^st December 2016 involved in Biotech R&D for outstanding contributions would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 25,000 cash. Life-Time Achievement Award: Members of BRSI above the age of 55 years as on 31^st December 2016 involved in Biotech R&D for life time contribution to the field of Biotechnology would be eligible. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 50,000 cash. Industrial Medal Award: Members of BRSI involved in Biotech R&D for outstanding contribution, which has resulted in commercialization of a product/process. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 25,000 cash. AU-CBT Excellence Awards for Research Scholars (Two awards): Members of BRSI registered for PhD studies in any Indian university/institute below the age of 30 years as on 31^st December 2016 involved in Biotech R&D for outstanding performance. Award carries a citation and Rs. 5000 cash for each. Prof SB Chincholkar Memorial Award: Members of BRSI above the age of 40 years as on 31^st December 2016 involved in R&D in the area of Food/Agriculture Biotechnology/Bioenergy for outstanding contribution. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 25,000 cash. Fellow of BRSI: Eminent members of BRSI having long-standing and significant contribution to the field working in various areas of biotechnology shall be considered to be elected as Fellow of BRSI (FBRS). Honorary Fellow of BRSI: Eminent persons who have rendered distinguished service to the nation in Biotechnology shall be considered to be conferred as Honorary Fellow of BRSI. Award carries a citation and a memento. Nomination can be made by the members of the Board of BRSI. For this, the nominee may or may not be member of BRSI. SBC-MKU Genomics Award: Members of BRSI below the age of 40 years as on 31^st December 2016 involved in R&D in the area of Molecular Biology/Genomics/Metabolic Engineering/Genetics/Genetic Engineering for outstanding contribution. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 10,000 cash. Malaviya Memorial Awards for Teaching Faculties (Two awards – one for Young Faculty below the age of 40 years and one for the Senior Faculty above the age of 40 years as on 31^st December 2016): Members of BRSI working as teachers involved in Biotech R&D for outstanding contribution. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 cash, respectively. BHU Centennial Award: Members of BRSI above the age of 50 years as on 31^st December 2016 involved in Biotech R&D for outstanding contributions. Award carries a silver medal, certificate, citation and Rs 25,000 cash. General terms and conditions: Nominee should be a BRSI member on at least one year standing (should have joined on or before 1^st August 2016). A person getting an award in any under any categories will not be eligible to apply for next THREE years for any other award (those getting any award for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015, and Fellows in 2014, 2015 or 2016 will not be eligible). Age certificate (copy of passport, X class school certificate or birth certificate) is required as the proof of age. The work for which nomination is made must have been carried out in India (except for Overseas Fellow award). Each nomination must be proposed and seconded by two persons, out of whom at least one should be Fellow or Life member of BRSI. For AU-CBT Excellence Awards for Research Scholars, the nominee should be a full-time registered scholar working in India (part-time researchers and persons working under FIP/QIP are not eligible). Those who have submitted the thesis would also not be eligible. Status certificate from the Head of Institute/HOD of University department of current date required. Malaviya Memorial Awards are meant only for the teaching faculties for their R&D contributions. Members from the R&D institute involved in research on full-time basis are not eligible for this. However, those getting this award would not be eligible to apply for BHU Centennial award. Those getting BHU Centennial award would subsequently be eligible to apply only for Industrial Medal, Fellow and Time-Time Achievement award. Those elected as Fellow subsequently would be eligible to apply for Industrial Medal, BHU Centennial and Life-Time Achievement award. The criteria for the awards are performance based on publications/impact factors/citations/patents/technology transfers, etc. However, due weightage will be given to the nominees for their contribution for the growth of the BRSI (see clause 16, part A of form). A member can apply only for one award in the given year. The evaluation sheet must be filled properly and for each point, numbered and flagged documentary support must be provided, failing with that would not be considered. Nomination form can be obtained from the homepage of the Society at www.brsi.in Last date to receive the nominations by email is July 25, 2017 and by post July 31, 2017; 5.00 pm. Incomplete applications will be rejected without any communication to the nominee. Award winners will be notified in the third week of September 2017. Application complete in all respects should be sent (i) by email as a single PDF file + a file with score sheet to [e-mail] on or before 25^th July 2017, and (ii) one printed copy + soft copy on CD should be sent to Dr P Binod, Central Office-BRSI, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Industrial Estate PO, Trivandrum-695 019 on or before 31^st July 2017; 5.00 pm. Incomplete applications or those without supporting documents as mentioned in the Score Sheet and those without numbered flags in hard copy would be rejected without any further notice.