ISSUE 180: APRIL - JUNE, 2005

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Collaborative Research Projects and Joint Seminar in Disaster Prevention under
INSA-JSPS (Tokyo) Programme

Proposals are invited from Indian researchers interested in working jointly with the Japanese researchers in Coastal hazard preparedness, including earthquakes and tsunamis under the broad area of Disaster Prevention and also organizing a joint workshop / seminar in India within the broad theme.
                                                                          Interested Researchers may contact The Executive Secretary, Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002. Email: insa1@ndf.vsnl.net.in, insa@giasd101.vsnl.net.in
 

Call for Submitting Research Projects on History of Science

The Academy supports research projects on History of Science under the guidance of the Indian National Commission for History of Science. Through this programme an expert can take up source and theme oriented studies by compiling important sources for study, translation of important scientific and technical works and making critical assessment in the areas like mathematics, astronomy, medicine, architecture, product, life and works of eminent scientists, institutions, science and societies etc. relating to Indian science and technology in proper historical perspective.The Investigators are offered support for research staff and moderate contingency. In special cases Superannuated Investigators are also provided honorarium with other facilities for full time research. Interested researchers may contact the Executive Secretary, Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002.

 

Deputation of Indian Scientists Abroad under Bilateral Exchange Programme 2006-2007

Applications are invited from outstanding scientists/ researchers holding Ph.D degree and having regular positions in recognised S&T institutions/universities and actively engaged in research in frontline areas for deputation abroad during the year 2006-2007 in all fields of Science including Engineering, Medical & Agriculture for short term visits (2-4 weeks for senior scientists) and long term visits (3-6 months for junior/younger scientists) under the Scientific Bilateral Exchange Programme with overseas Academies/ Organisations in Brazil, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Kyrghyz Republic, South Korea, Nepal, The Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Republic of Slovenia, Ukraine and UK. The detailed guidelines and Application form may be obtained from the Academy by sending a self addressed stamped (Rs.10/-) envelope marked “Exchange Programme” to the Assistant Executive Secretary (Inter Academy) or may be downloaded from internet site http://www.insaindia.org. The application duly completed and endorsed by the Head of the Institutions should be submitted latest by November 15,2005.Tel: 91-11-2322 1931-50 (20 lines); Fax: 91-11-23235648; e.mail: insa1@ndf.vsnl.net.in, insa@giasdl01.vsnl.net.in

 

INSA-JSPS Joint Research Project Programme-2006

The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) invites the Research Project Proposals from the Indian scientists/researchers formulated jointly with the Japanese scientists/researchers. The proposals will be subject to review both by the Indian and Japanese experts. The funds for the research projects will have to be arranged by the concerned scientists/researchers from the ongoing programme of their institute/ organization or from other funding agencies. INSA and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) will only fecilitate and support the visit of the scientists/researchers involved in the project from both the sides during the stipulated period. The focussed 2 years research proposal starting from the year 2006 in all areas of Natural Sciences including Engineering, Medicine & Agricultural Sciences should be submitted to Academy by October 15, 2005. The detailed guidelines and the application form for the project proposal may be obtained from the Academy by sending a self addressed envelope marked “INSA-JSPS JOINT RESEARCH PROJECT PROGRAMME” to the Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi –110 002 or may be accessed from website http://www.insaindia.org

 
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