National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
(India)
For official use only
Nomination Form
for selection of Associates
Important Instructions
Name
Section
File No.
Duly completed Nomination Form should be sent by Registered Post, Courier or by Hand, by the proposer to
Executive Secretary, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, NASC, DPS Marg, Pusa Campus, New
Delhi – 110 012, so as to reach him not later than 15 April, 2013.
Nominations will be grouped under the following eight sections:
I.
Crop Sciences, covering Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Genetic Resources, Plant Biotechnology,
Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry and Seed Technology
II.
Horticultural Sciences, covering Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Ornamental Horticulture &
Landscape Gardening, Plantation Crops and Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops (improvement,
production and biotechnology)
III.
Animal Sciences, covering Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Animal
Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Animal Production, Animal Health and Animal Products Technology
IV.
Fisheries Sciences, covering Fish Genetics & Breeding, Fish Nutrition, Fish Pathology, Fish
Biotechnology, Fish Biosystematics, and Fish Processing &Technology
V.
Natural Resource Management Sciences, covering Agricultural Meteorology, Agronomy,
Environmental Science, Forestry & Agroforestry, Soil Science and Water Management
VI.
Plant Protection Sciences, covering Agricultural Chemicals, Agricultural Entomology, Plant
Pathology, Nematology and Microbiology
VII.
Agricultural Engineering and Technology, covering Farm Machinery & Power, Soil and Water
Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering, Textile Chemistry, Computer Application in
and Food Technology
VIII.
Agriculture
Social Sciences, covering Agricultural Economics, Home Science, Food & Nutrition, Agricultural
Statistics and Extension Education
Before sending the nomination, please ensure the following:1. Nomination Form is signed by the Proposer.
2. Carefully read the Guidelines for Evaluation of Nominations before filling up the Nomination Form.
3. Part B and C of the Nomination Form should be typewritten.
4. Separate sub-heads for listing scientific achievements under different categories are provided in the
Part C. Proofs for claims made in item 2 & 3 in Part C should be attached.
5. Please attach a copy of entire list of publications separately alongwith NAAS Journal ID in item 4
of Part C. Research publications only in International and/or Indian Journals of impact and high
standing as identified by the Academy (please refer Academy’s web site: www.naasindia.org for the
purpose) may be listed. Nominees should avoid listing publications, in unreferred and regional journals
that are not in the Academy list, papers/abstracts presented in workshops /symposia, and papers sent
for publication but not yet published. However, papers accepted for publications may also be listed.
6. Please attach a copy each of first (best) 20 papers.
7. The cut-off date for receipt of Nominations will be 15th April 2013. No updates/reprints/additional
information furnished by the nominees for periods after 15th April 2013 shall be considered.
8. Proforma with incomplete information will be returned to the proposer.
9. Nomination for Selection of Associates should be written on the envelope containing the
nomination papers.
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PART – A
National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
All entries in the Nomination Form should be typewritten. The required information/ particulars should
be given in the space provided.
The undersigned Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences proposes and seconds
.........................................................................................................................................….......…...
(Name of the candidate in capital letters)
as a candidate for selection as a Associate of the Academy. His candidature may be considered in section
*
(Mention Section Number and Title)
Particulars of the Proposer
Remarks about the nominee’s suitability indicating
whether the remarks are based on personal or general
knowledge**
Proposer
(Proposer)
Proposer’s Name
Signature
Date
Note:
*
The proposer may clearly indicate the section number and title (given on the cover page of this
form) in which the candidate is to be considered.
**
The proposer should restrict his/her observations only to the credentials of the nominee.
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PART – B
BIODATA
(General Information to be filled by the nominee at the time of nomination)
1.
Name in full:
2.
Date & Place (with State) of Birth:
3.
Nationality:
(i)
(Surname followed by given name)
Space for Passport size
Passport No.
colour photograph
(ii)
4.
Field of specialization
(Please see important instructions)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Section No.:
Section Title:
Area of specialization:
5.
Designation:
6.
Address:
(a)
Official:
Tel. No.:
Fax No.:
E-mail
Address:
(b)
Residential:
Tel. No.:
Address:
(Give STD code before Telephone & Fax number)
7.
Academic career and professional attainments
(a)
Degree
(b)
Position Held
University/Institution
Year
Duration
Distinction, if any
Institution
Note: In addition to above details Nominee may also attach his/her structured CV if they wish
I have no objection for considering my candidature for selection to the Associateship of NAAS. I certify that no
vigilance / disciplinary proceedings are pending against me and the information given in the form is correct.
Signature of Nominee
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PART – C
Significant Achievements of the Nominee
Please give a brief statement of the most significant research achievements of the nominee.
(To be typed clearly within the space provided)
Name of the nominee:
(Surname followed by given name)
Date of Birth:
Age (as on 15.04.2013):
Designation & Address:
1.
Special attainments of the nominee in about 200 words (supported by list of publications/letters of
communication or other documentary evidence)
2.
Concepts/Processes/Products/Technologies/Books/Patents (Please see the Guidelines)
I.
New Concepts and/or Processes
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II (a)
Products
II (b)
Technologies, Technology Assessment and Transfer
III (a)
Books
III (b) Patents (granted and filed – mention separately) (Also mention Trade Marks for GI, Germplasm
registration and IP protection, if any)
3.
Awards & honors, including Scientific Leaderships (please see the Guidelines)
(i) International Awards
(ii) National Honor/Awards
(iii) Other Honors/Awards
(iv) Scientific Leadership
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4.
List of Publications
List below research publications in the descending order of Journals of impact and high standing (as identified
by the Academy): indicating (i) name of author(s), (ii) year, (iii) title, (iv) name of journal, volume no. and page nos.
Please attach additional sheets in the following proforma. In the case of papers accepted for publication, the proof
of acceptance should be enclosed and a mention may be made in place of volume and/or page numbers.
S.No.
NAAS
Journal ID
List of Publications
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Remarks by
NAAS
Secretariat
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF ASSOCIATES OF THE ACADEMY

Associateship is open to serving Young Scientists, upto the age of 40 years, working in
agriculture related disciplines in Research/Academic Systems in India.

The Associates have the following privileges:
(a)
To be present in all General Body Meetings
(b)
To have personal access to the library of the Academy
(c)
To take out books, plates, drawings, manuscripts, etc. from the library, subject to such
regulations as may be prescribed by the Academy
(d)
To offer papers and communications to be read before the meetings of the Academy.

A total of 10 Associates can be selected in a year whose associateship will be valid for 5 years.
There is no discipline/sectional committee-wise quota. The upper limit of number of Associates will
be 50.

The identification of the Associates will be done by Sectional Committees, which will be reviewed
by the Conveners’ Group and approved by the Executive Council. However, there is no balloting.

The criteria for election will be academic excellence based on scientific contributions as reflected
by publications, products, processes and technologies etc.

The Weightage to various criteria will be as Follows:
1. Publications – maximum 70 marks
2. Concepts, Processes, Products, Technologies, Patents & Books – maximum 20 marks
3. Awards & honors, including Scientific Leadership – maximum 10 marks
1.
2.
Publications (Maximum 70 marks)
(i)
All research publications of the nominees will be given weightage according to
the NAAS Marking of Journals with a maximum of 2 marks each, subject to a
maximum of 70 marks for all publications
(ii)
In scoring of papers/publications with multiple authors, no distinction between
first, second and subsequent authors will be made and all the authors will get
equal marks.
(iii)
These marking will be worked out by the NAAS Secretariat
(iv)
The nominees should submit the list of their publications in the descending order
of NAAS marking of journals. For this purpose, list of Journals as identified by
NAAS and available on Academy website: www.naasindia.org should be
consulted and the Journal ID should be mentioned in the column provided in the
proforma against each paper/publication.
Concepts, Processes, Products, Technologies, Patents & Books (Maximum 20 marks)
Concept such as propounding a new theory or describing pathways and mechanisms of a
process. Process such as development and description of steps/components of a process
that explain the total mechanism of operation. These may also include development of new
extension methodologies, methods of conservation agriculture, development of innovative
approaches for technology impact assessment and improvements in understanding of new
concepts.
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Products: Development of new products (e.g. variety, fertilizer/agrochemical dispensing
machine, development of IPM strategies, NRM strategies, models of institutional
innovations in agriculture, econometric or statistical models & computer softwares for
agriculture, including extension softwares such as expert systems & interactive multimedia,
new machines/equipments or major modifications in them and development of new valueadded products) that have been or have the potential to be adopted on a wide scale. In the
case of social sciences, it will include special reports that have influenced policies and
programmes.
Technologies, Technology Assessment and Transfer: Research findings that become
sustainable practices among the stakeholders – These include IPM & INM strategies,
integrated farming system models, new water harvesting & conservation methods, new
post-harvest technologies, including minimal or primary processing technologies to save
huge losses, institutional innovations and innovative extension efforts leading to large scale
diffusion and adoption of technologies.
Products and Technologies, which have entered the All India Coordinated Trials and tested
there for atleast one year, will also be given credit.
Books: Books with atleast 100 pages, published by a reputed publisher. Candidate has to
submit a brief write-up of not more than 100 words on the qualitative contents of the book.
(Each authored book scores 2.0 marks, and edited book scores 1.0 mark)
Patents etc.: Patents granted/filed with details of File No., Accession No. etc. (Each patent
granted scores 2.0 marks and patent filed 1.0 mark). The credit for Trade Marks,
Germplasm registration and IP protection efforts will also be given.
3.
Awards & Honors, including Scientific Leadership (Maximum 10 marks)
(i)
International Honors/Award
 Open (e.g. The World Food Prize, Magsaysay Award, Nobel Prize) – 10 marks
 Specialized Award by globally recognized agriculture/science based or similar
organizations – 8 marks
(ii)
National Honors/Awards
 Open (Individual) e.g. Padma Awards – 8 marks
 Subject specific Awards
(a) Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Award, Bhatnagar Award, Norman E. Borlaug – 6 marks
(b) Hari Om Ashram Trust Award, Bhasin Award, Fakruddin Ahmad Award and
Subramaniam Award – 3 marks
 D.Sc. (Hon) – 4 marks
 National Best Teacher/Researcher/Extension Award – upto 3 marks
 Young Scientists’ Award by National level Science Academies – upto 3 marks
 Fellowship of National Science Academies – 3 marks each
 National level Professional Society’s Award – upto 2 marks
(iii)
Other Honors/Awards
 State level or University/Institutional level Awards – 2 marks each
 Best Teacher/Researcher/Extension Worker Award at Institutional level – 2 marks
(iv)
Scientific Leadership
Chair/member of prestigious international/national committees/taskforce; President/
Secretary of national/international professional societies; Leadership position in research
programmes or research organizations (not as PI, etc.); Member of Editorial/ Advisory
Board of International Journals and Editor of National Journals (one mark for each)
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