Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 05:35:26 +0100 From: "Muralidharan, Padma (ELS-DEL)" Dear Librarian/Information Scientist, Recognizing India's contribution to world science, ScopusTM has instituted the SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD to recognize and reward the Indian researcher's talent, knowledge and expertise. This award will be given away in eight major scientific disciplines : Biological Sciences :Chemistry :Earth & Oceanographic Sciences : Engineering : Mathematics : Medicine : Physics :Social Sciences We are extremely happy to be inviting nominations from your institution to be considered for this award. The award carries a plaque and a cash award of at least Rs. 50,000. The criteria for award selection are as follows: * Must be an Indian citizen and not be over 40 years of age as of 31.12.2006 * No. of Papers published in peer-reviewed (Indian & foreign) journals will only be considered * No. of Citations received * No. of Patents filed The selection committee will consist of subject experts in the eight areas. The application forms can be downloaded from http://asia.elsevier.com/htmlmailings/india.doc http://asia.elsevier.com/htmlmailings/india.doc and the last date for recieving nominations is 10th November, 2006. Please do circulate this information to your faculty/researchers to enable them send in their applications. More information about Scopus can be had from http://www.scopus.com/ www.scopus.com Further information can be had from Padma Muralidharan, Account Development Manager, Elsevier India (Science & Technology) at mailto:p.muralidharan@elsevier.com p.muralidharan@elsevier.com Ph : +91-11-42890202; +91-9810739993 Thanks & regards, Padma Muralidharan Account Development Manager Elsevier India (Science & Technology) 274, Capt Gaur Marg Sriniwaspuri New Delhi - 110 065 Ph : 011-42890202; 9810739993