BHARATI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY, PUNE (INDIA)

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IASTAMINDIA Sponsor

NATIONAL AYURVED SCHOLAR AWARD

BEST Ph.D. THESIS & M.D./ M.S. DISSERTATION of AYURVED

BHARATI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY, Pune (INDIA) is a conglomerate of 29 institutes having its academic and research activities at Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolhapur, Sangli and Karad (www.bvuniversity.edu.in). BVU has received A grade university status by MHRD, Govt. of India, it has been re-accredited with A grade by NAAC and is also recognized by UGC under section 12 B of UGC act 1956. To carve a niche in the world of Ayurvedic education and research, BVU College of Ayurved, Pune has put in hard work by doing active and fulfilling research. To encourage the researchers and to promote excellence amongst young and upcoming scholars in Ayurved the college has taken an innovative step by joining hands with IASTAM through NATIONAL AYURVEDA SCHOLAR AWARDS. Indian Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM) is an independent inter disciplinary organization committed to promotion of Indigenous Systems of Medicine since 1980. IASTAMAWARDS of excellence to recognize the best in various fields related to Indian Systems of Medicine are presented once in two years. Renowned experts have been kind to accept these awards in past. (www.iastamindia.org)
OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARDS 1. To recognize the best amongst Ayurvedic post-graduate and doctorate scholars. 2. To motivate young minds for innovation and novelty. 3. To encourage inter disciplinary and meaningful research amongst Ayurvedic academics and scholars. THREE AWARDS 1. Best thesis submitted and conferred for degree of Ph.D. in Ayurveda. 2. Best dissertation submitted and conferred for MD/MS in Ayurveda. 3. Best thesis/dissertation submitted and conferred within the Faculty of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth Unversity, Pune (INDIA) PERIOD ONCE IN EVERY TWO YEARS FORM A 'Certificate of Merit' and 'Cash Prize' as follows a. Rs.51,000/- for the best Ph.D. Thesis. b. Rs.31,000/- for the best M.D/M.S. Dissertation. c. Rs.21,000/- for the best Thesis/Dissertation within the Faculty of Ayurved Bharati Vidyapeeth Unversity, Pune (INDIA) CRITERIA Thesis / Dissertation submitted & conferred during previous two academic years (1st July 2011 to 30th June 2013) as a part of post graduate or doctorate research work to obtain the degree of M.D./M.S./Ph.D. in Ayurved from a recognized Indian University through an institute/ college approved by Central Council of Indian Medicine (C.C.I.M.) New Delhi and Dept. of AYUSH, Govt. of India will only be eligible. PROCEDURE OF SUBMISSION Application to be made on a prescribed form and it must reach to the Awards Coordinator on or before the specified date. Application form could be downloaded from BVU College of Ayurved, Pune website : www.coayurved.bharatividyapeeth.edu Email: bvucoa@gmail.com

Following documents and testimonials must accompany the application. 1. Hard Copy of thesis/dissertation submitted to the University/Institute from where the degree is obtained. Language can be Hindi or English. 2. CD/DVD of thesis in standard compatible form & fonts having original contents as it is submitted to obtain the degree. 3. Summary of the research work carried out and its outcome in not more than 3000 words. 4. A brief note in not more than 300 words to justify your application for award. 5. Certificate of authenticity from the Institute where the degree is obtained.
PROCEDURE OF EVALUATION A 'BVU - IASTAM Award Committee' has been constituted. I) An 'INSPECTION & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE' of 11 experts representing different specialities will examine the submitted thesis/dissertation to recommend for selection. II) A 'FINAL SELECTION PANEL' of 7experts will finalize the Awardees.

All decisions made by committee related to these awards shall be considered as final.
RELEASE OF THE AWARDS The awards will be presented at IASTAM Award Function or on a suitable occasion of Bharati Vidyapeeth Unversity or as decided by the Award Committee.

Last date: 31 st August 2013 Submission for the award and all related communication to:
THE COORDINATOR, NATIONAL AYURVEDA SCHOLAR AWARD, C/O. PRINCIPAL, COLLEGE OF AYURVED, BHARATI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY, PUNE - SATARA ROAD, DHANKAWADI, PUNE - 411043.

Phone: 020-2437 3954, Fax: 020-2436 5289 IASTAM Information / Inquiry at Email: iastamindia@vsnl.net Website : www.iastamindia.org