International Science Congress Association
International Best Researcher Award
The International Best Researcher Award was established in the year 2011 by International Science
Congress Association to honour and recognize the scientists who have made significant fundamental
contributions to basic research over a sustained period of years and whose efforts have marked an
impact in advancement of the society.
General terms and Conditions
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Nominee should be an ISCA Fellow Member (Membership is open) and above the age of 55
years as on 31st December 2012.
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Age certificate (copy of passport/X class school certificate/birth certificate) is required as the
proof of age.
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Main criteria for the awards are performance based on applied research/publications/impact
factors/ citations / patents / technology transfers, etc.
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The evaluation sheet must be filled properly and each claim should be supported by the
document failing with that the award would not be considered.
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Nomination form can be obtained from the ISCA Website www.isca.in
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Last date to receive the nominations is 31st October 2013.
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Incomplete applications will be rejected without any further notice.
Complete Applications (one printed copies + a soft copy as a single folder on CD) shall be submitted to:
Prof. Dr. Dipak Sharma, Director,
427, Palhar Nagar, RAPTC, VIP-Road, Indore-452005 (MP) INDIA.
427, Palhar Nagar, RAPTC, VIP-Road, Indore-452005 (MP) INDIA
Phone: 91-731-2616100 Mobile: 91-9302232884, E-mail: contact@isca.in Website: www.isca.in
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PART A: Biographic Sketch of the Nominee
(Please print or write in capital letters only)
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Name:…………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..……………….
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Designation :…………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..…………
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Date of birth:…………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..…………
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Nationality:…………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..…………...
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Membership no of ISCA:…………………..…………………..…………………..………………...
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Official address (with telephone, fax & email) :…………………..…………………..……………..
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Residential address (with telephone & email) :…………………..…………………..………………
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Educational qualifications (in chronological order from degree/undergraduate onwards): …………
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Professional experience (in chronological order): …………………………………………………...
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Research and teaching experience (years only): …………………..…………………..…………….
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Area of R&D and specialization: …………………..…………………..…………………..………..
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Publications (mention here numbers only and attach the list of details)
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Patents
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Books
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Review & Policy Papers
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Chapters in the Books and Proceedings
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Original Research Papers – International, National
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Research Communications in International conf/symposia
vii) Research Communications in National conf/symposia
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Awards/honors/distinctions:…..……..…………………..…………………..………………………
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List five most important publications and attach reprints
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Highlights of the activity profile of the nominee (attach separate sheet; maximum 200 words)
Full Signature:
427, Palhar Nagar, RAPTC, VIP-Road, Indore-452005 (MP) INDIA
Phone: 91-731-2616100 Mobile: 91-9302232884, E-mail: contact@isca.in Website: www.isca.in
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Instructions to fill the Score sheet
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(A) - Provide the copy of acknowledgement letter of from patent office/filing agency;
(B) - Provide cover page of the published document.
Provide list and cover page of each paper. If accepted, then cover page of manuscript and
acceptance letter’s copy.
Provide list and cover page of each paper. If accepted, then cover page of manuscript and
acceptance letter’s copy.
Provide list with full ref (Title, authors, name of conf, name of organizers, place, dates and year).
Provide list with full ref (Title, authors, name of conf, name of organizers, place, dates and year).
Provide copies of cover page of book, inner page with publishers details and first page of chapter.
Provide copies of cover page of book, inner page with publishers details and first page of chapter.
Awards from national agencies such as CSIR, DST, DBT, ICMR, ICAR, BARC, UGC or
equivalent and awards instituted by international agencies such as Elsevier, Thomson, Wiley,
Welcome Trust (UK) or equivalent.
Fellow of national science, engineering, medical and agriculture academies, including ISCA or
equivalent international academy/organization.
Fellow of other professional societies (national/state societies only).
List of thesis (name, title, university, year) and copy of cover page of thesis
Copy of award certificate and abstract
Copy of award certificate and abstract
Provide copies of cover page of book with editors names and inner page with publishers details
Provide copies of cover page of book with editors names and inner page with publishers details
Provide copies of cover page of book with editors names and inner page with publishers details
Provide copies of cover page of book with editors names and inner page with publishers details
Provide URL for online journal and copy of journal page showing board members
Provide URL for online journal and copy of journal page showing board members
Provide copy of cover page of paper and evidence to show the IF of journal of applicable year.
Provide copy of cover page of paper and evidence to show the IF of journal of applicable year.
Provide copy of award letter/certificate.
Provide copy of award letter/certificate.
Provide letters from industry and Head of institute or technology transfer document.
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, etc.
Provide SCOPUS, ISI or Web of Science page as evidence
427, Palhar Nagar, RAPTC, VIP-Road, Indore-452005 (MP) INDIA
Phone: 91-731-2616100 Mobile: 91-9302232884, E-mail: contact@isca.in Website: www.isca.in
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PART B: SCORE SHEET (Submit as word doc file only; PDF form not acceptable)
To be filled by the nominee (must see and follow the instructions to fill the columns)
Each claim MUST be supported by relevant document, failing which the award would not be considered
Activity output/outcome
Points
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Patents
A-20 per patent filed
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B-30 per patent granted
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Papers published/accepted in SCI/ISI journals
A-10 per paper as first/ corresponding author
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B-5 per paper for other author
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Papers published/accepted in other journals/conf
A-5 per paper as first/corresponding author
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proceedings
B-2.5 per paper for other author
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Conference abstracts- international
1 per abstract
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Conference abstracts- national
0.5 per abstract
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Book chapters in books by international publishers
5 per chapter
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Book chapters in books by national publishers
2.5 per chapter
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Awards (national/international)
-50 per award
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Fellow of academies/societies
50 per fellowship
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Fellow of other societies
15 per fellowship
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Thesis supervised (degree awarded only)
A- PhD 5 points each
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B- M Tech 2.5 points each
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C- M.Phil. 1 point each
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Best paper/poster award- international conf
15 per award
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Best paper/poster award- national conf
10 per award
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Editor of book published by international publishers
50 per book
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Editor of book published by national publishers
25 per book
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Author of book published by international publishers 70 per book
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Author of book published by national publishers
35 per book
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Editorial board member of SCI/ISI journals
30 per journal
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Editorial board member of other journals
20 per journal
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High impact factor journal papers- any journal with
A- 25 per paper as first/corresponding author
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10 or higher Impact Factor (additional points other
B- 10 per paper for other author
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than no. 2 above)
High IF journal papers- any journal with 4 or higher
A- 10 per paper as first/corresponding author
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IF (additional points other than no. 2 above)
B- 5 per paper for other author
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Fellowships/Professorship by Humboldt/JSPS/
-50 per fellowship
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DADD/ Raman/Boys-Cast/DBT Overseas/ASM/any
other equivalent international/national
organization/university
Fellowship/scholarship/grants/awards to attend
-10 each
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international conference/workshop/symposium
Technologies transferred to industries
100 per technology, if team leader
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External membership in University/Institute
committees/councils
Citation of the nominee’s work
-5 points per committee
For every 10 citations, 1 point
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It is certified that the information given above is true. In case any information is found incorrect, it would be my responsibility and
will be liable to any action by ISCA for the award.
Signature of the applicant/nominee with date
427, Palhar Nagar, RAPTC, VIP-Road, Indore-452005 (MP) INDIA
Phone: 91-731-2616100 Mobile: 91-9302232884, E-mail: contact@isca.in Website: www.isca.in