NB: All details are borrowed from the IAN Website 

IAN Awards: 

1. Jyotsnamoyee Raghunath Bhattacharya Prize

The prize is for the published research paper, including INR 5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only), a medal, and a certificate.

Eligibility: The paper should be in the field of basic/ clinical neurosciences including the disciplines of neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neurochemistry, Neuropharmacology, Neuroimmunology, and Neurotoxicology. Papers published during the year of the conference or the last year of the conference will be considered. The work should have been done in India. In the case of a multi-authored publication, the applicant should be the first author and essentially be a member in good standing of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences.

Procedure: Requisite copies (generally three) of the reprint/paper marked as Paper for Jyotsnamoyee Raghunath Bhattacharya Prize should be sent to the General Secretary / Secretary (HQ) of the Academy before the last date for peer reviewing. Work on which award has been received earlier either from the Academy or elsewhere should not be submitted for consideration.

The above papers should reach the Organizing Secretary before the last date as advertised. A set of papers should also be sent to the Treasurer (Dr. Saurav Banerjee) on or before the last date. The selected candidate(s) will be informed before the conference and reimbursement of fare will be done at the Valedictory Session. http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/award_jyotsnamoyee.php

2. Tulsabai Somani Educational Trust Award

The award is for the best paper presented in the oral session at the annual conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences. The award includes INR 1,500/- (Rupees One thousand five hundred only), memento and certificate.

Eligibility: The candidate / nominee should essentially be a member of Indian Academy of Neurosciences and below 40 years of age at the time of the conference.

Procedure: Requisite copies of the abstract marked as Paper for Tulsabai Somani Educational Trust Award should be forwarded to the Organizing Secretary before the last date of abstract submission. A copy of the abstract should also be sent to the General Secretary / Secretary (HQ). Work on which award has been received earlier either from the Academy or elsewhere should not be submitted for consideration. Awardees are encouraged to submit the work presented in the form of a manuscript in the official journal of the Academy - Annals of Neuroscience.

http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/ysaward_tulsabai.php

3. Dr. D. M. Kar Prize

The prize is for the best paper presented in the oral session at the annual conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences. The prize includes memento and certificate.

Eligibility: The candidate / nominee should essentially be a member of Indian Academy of Neurosciences and below 35 years of age at the time of conference.

Procedure: Requisite copies of the abstract marked as Paper for DM Kar Prize should be forwarded to the Organizing Secretary before the last date of abstract submission. A copy of the abstract should also be sent to the General Secretary / Secretary (HQ). Work on which award has been received earlier either from the Academy or elsewhere should not be submitted for consideration. Awardees are encouraged to submit the work presented in the form of a manuscript in the official journal of the Academy - Annals of Neuroscience. http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/ysaward_dmkar.php

4. Professor S. S. Parmar Research Foundation (USA) Award

There are two awards under this category, which are given for the best papers presented in the Poster session. Each award includes INR 2,500/- (Rupees Two thousand five hundred only), a memento, and a certificate.

Eligibility: The candidate/nominee should essentially be a member of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences and below 35 years of age at the time of the conference.

Procedure: Requisite copies of the abstract marked as Paper for Professor SS Parmar Research Foundation Award should be forwarded to the Organizing Secretary before the last date of abstract submission. A copy of the abstract should also be sent to the General Secretary / Secretary (HQ). Work on which award has been received earlier either from the Academy or elsewhere should not be submitted for consideration. Awardees are encouraged to submit the work presented as a manuscript in the official journal of the Academy - Annals of Neuroscience.

http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/ysaward_ssparmar.php

5. Suttee Nag Prize

There are two prizes under this category, which are given for the best papers presented in the Poster session. Each prize includes INR 2,500/- (Rupees Two thousand five hundred only), memento and certificate.

Eligibility: The applicant / nominee should essentially be a member of Indian Academy of Neurosciences and below 35 years of age at the time of conference. He / she should present a paper at the annual conference of IAN essentially.

Procedure: Requisite copies of the abstract clearly marked as Paper for Suttee Nag Prize should be forwarded to the Organizing Secretary before the last date of abstract submission. A copy of the abstract should also be sent to the General Secretary / Secretary (HQ). Work on which award has been received earlier either from the Academy or elsewhere should not be submitted for consideration. Awardees are encouraged to submit the work presented in the form of a manuscript in the official journal of the Academy - Annals of Neuroscience.

http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/ysaward_snp.php

6. IAN Travel Fellowships

To encourage the participation of young researchers, the Academy provides IAN Travel Fellowships to candidates seeking support for attending the annual conference of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences. Up to four travel fellowships consisting of actual travel reimbursement by AC-3 tier or a maximum of INR 5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) will be available depending on the availability of funds every year. The fellowships will be provided on a competitive basis and selection will be made by the Organizing Secretary by constituting a committee in consultation with the Treasurer and Secretary (HQ).

Eligibility: The applicant/nominee should essentially be a member of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences and below 35 years of age at the time of conference. He / she should present a paper at the annual conference of IAN essentially.

Procedure: Interested persons should send an application duly forwarded by their mentors along with required copies of the abstract of the paper. They should also send a statement of about 250 words explaining how his/her participation will help in further research, a letter of support from the Guide / Supervisor, and travel cost (fare from IRCTC site may be downloaded).

The above papers should reach the Organizing Secretary before the last date as advertised. A set of papers should also be sent to the Treasurer (Dr. A K Agrawal) on or before the last date. The selected candidate(s) will be informed before the conference and reimbursement of fare will be done at the Valedictory Session. http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/ian_travelaward.php

7. Ravindra and Lalita Nath Travel Fellowship (s)

The Academy provides Ravindra and Lalita Nath Travel Fellowships (earlier R Nath Travel Fellowship) to the candidates seeking support for participation in the annual conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences. Up to four travel fellowships consisting of actual travel reimbursement by AC-3 tier or maximum of INR 5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) will be available depending on the availability of funds every year. The fellowships will be provided on competitive basis and selection will be made by the Organizing Secretary by constituting a committee in consultation with Treasurer and Secretary (HQ).

Eligibility: The applicant / nominee should essentially be a member of Indian Academy of Neurosciences and below 35 years of age at the time of conference. He / she should present a paper at the annual conference of IAN essentially.

Procedure: Interested persons should send an application duly forwarded by their mentors along with required copies of the abstract of the paper. They should also send a statement of about 250 words explaining how his/her participation will help in further research, a letter of support from the Guide / Supervisor and travel cost (fare from IRCTC site may be downloaded).

The above papers should reach the Organizing Secretary before the last date as advertised. A set of papers should also be sent to the Treasurer (Dr. A K Agrawal) on or before the last date. The selected candidate(s) will be informed before the conference and reimbursement of fare will be done at the Valedictory Session. http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/ravindra_travelaward.php

8. John Miller Travel Award (s)

The Academy provides John Miller travel Award(s) to the candidates seeking support for participation in the annual conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences. Up to two travel awards consisting of actual travel reimbursement or maximum of INR 1,500/- (Rupees One thousand five hundred only) each may be provided depending on the availability of funds. The travel awards will be provided on competitive basis and selection will be made by the Organizing Secretary by constituting a committee in consultation with Treasurer and Secretary (HQ).

Eligibility: The applicant / nominee should essentially be a member of Indian Academy of Neurosciences and below 35 years of age at the time of conference. He / she should present a paper at the annual conference of IAN essentially.

Procedure: Interested persons should send an application duly forwarded by their mentors along with required copies of the abstract of the paper. They should also send a statement of about 250 words explaining how his/her participation will help in further research, a letter of support from the Guide / Supervisor and travel cost (fare from IRCTC site may be downloaded).

The above papers should reach the Organizing Secretary before the last date as advertised. A set of papers should also be sent to the Treasurer (Dr. A K Agrawal) on or before the last date. The selected candidate(s) will be informed before the conference and reimbursement of fare will be done at the Valedictory Session. http://neuroscienceacademy.org.in/johnmiller_travelaward.php