Awards

Please note:

  1. Registration to ISMM 2023 is a must except for A. Dr. M.J. Thirumalachar lifetime achievement award
  2. Awards are opened to ISMM members only
  3. Awards will be presented during the ISMM 2023 at RIMS, Imphal.
A. DR. M. J. THIRUMALACHAR LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Life Time Achievement award is established to honor members of the Society who during the span of his/her life time have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the cause of the Medical Mycology in India. Dr. Arvind A. Padhye, one of the senior most illustrious and revered member of the society made this possible by a generous donation. The award recognizes the significant contribution to the understanding and application of the knowledge pertaining to Medical Mycology in India, over the entire course of his/her time, with a definable body of work through one or more of the following:

  • Teaching/Training
  • Research
  • Publications/patents
  • Patient care

Who may receive the award?

The nominee should be a Life member of the society in good standing. He / she should have worked in the field of mycology for at least 25 years but not necessarily active professionally at the time of receiving the award.

Process of selection

Any life member may propose and nominate the name of the eligible member. 

The proposal should be seconded by another life member.

The nominations should be addressed to General Secretary, Indian Society of Medical Mycologists (ISMM) with

  1. a detailed biodata of the nominee
  2. a short note by the proposer on “ Why he/she should be considered for the award” (not more than 300 words)
  3. a brief biodata of the proposer

Executive council of ISMM will nominate the reviewers to evaluate the documents and decide the winner.

Award will be presented during the ISMM 2023 conference at RIMS, Imphal. It includes a certificate, memento / medal.

How to apply: 

    • To apply for The Dr. M.J.Thirumalachar Life Time Achievement Awardthe proposer must register for the ISMM2023.
    • Download and fill up this Application from (given in MS Word).   
    • LogIn to ISMM2023 Portal by using your ISMM2023 Registration No. and the Password (generated on successful Registration). In case of forgotten password, you may contact the ISMM 2023 Officials at 7005680769.  
    • After login, from the Left Menu, click on the link Apply for Dr. M.J.Thirumalachar Life Time Achievement Award.
    • Upload the PDF/MS-Word file which was downloaded above.
    • You can view the status of your application in the Profile Section inside the ISMM2023 Portal. 
B. DR. G.P. AGGARWAL YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD
  • Young Scientist award was instituted and sponsored by Prof. S.M. Singh, Department of Biological Science, R.D. University, Jabalpur in honor of his mentor and teacher Prof. G.P. Aggarwal, Emeritus Scientist and an eminent mycologist.

Award: It includes a cash award of Rs. 1,000/- and a certificate 

Age limit: Less than 35 years

Selection process: 

  • Young scientists must submit full papers of original work before 15th January 2023 addressed to General Secretary, ISMM along with proof of age.
  • Reviewers selected by Executive council will select the best 3 papers for oral presentation during the biennial conference. The presentations will be evaluated by a panel of eminent neutral referees during the conference and  select the awardee.

How to apply: 

    • To apply for The Dr. G.P. Aggarwal Young Scientist Award, the applicant must register for the ISMM2023.
    • Download and fill up this Application from (given in MS Word).   
    • LogIn to ISMM2023 Portal by using your ISMM2023 Registration No. and the Password (generated on successful Registration). In case of forgotten password, you may contact the ISMM 2023 Officials at 7005680769.  
    • After login, from the Left Menu, click on the link Apply for Dr. G.P. Aggarwal Young Scientist Award.
    • Upload the PDF/MS-Word file which was downloaded above.
    • You can view the status of your application in the Profile Section inside the ISMM2023 Portal. 
C. DR. PANKAJALAKSHMI VENUGOPAL GLAXO MERITORIOUS AWARD

Award: Cash award of Rs. 1000/- and a certificate

Age limit: Less than 35 years

Selection process:

  • Young scientists must submit the Curriculum Vitae with list of publications and reprints of the published papers in the field of medical mycology.
  • The documents must be submitted before the deadline along with proof of age to the contact details [General Secretary, ISMM] as communicated by the conference secretariat.
  • The documents will be evaluated by eminent neutral referees.
  • The awardee is selected based on the outstanding work in the field of medical mycology.

How to apply: 

      • To apply for The Dr. Pankajalakshmi Venugopal Glaxo Meritorious Award, the applicant must register for the ISMM2023.
      • Download and fill up this Application from (given in MS Word).   
      • LogIn to ISMM2023 Portal by using your ISMM2023 Registration No. and the Password (generated on successful Registration). In case of forgotten password, you may contact the ISMM 2023 Officials at 7005680769.  
      • After login, from the Left Menu, click on the link Apply for Dr. Pankajalakshmi Venugopal Glaxo Meritorious Award.
      • Upload the PDF/MS-Word file which was downloaded above.
      • You can view the status of your application in the Profile Section inside the ISMM2023 Portal. 
D. DR. KAMALAM GLAXO AWARD

Award: Cash award of Rs. 1000/- and a certificate

Age Limit: There is no Age limit

Selection process: 

  • Applicant must submit full length research paper in the field of dermatomycology to the General Secretary, ISMM.
  • Neutral reviewers will select the best 3 papers for oral presentation during ISMM 2023.
  • The presentations will be evaluated by a panel of eminent neutral referees during the conference to select the awardee.

How to apply: 

    • To apply for The Dr. Kamalam Glaxo Award, the applicant must register for the ISMM2023.
    • Download and fill up this Application from (given in MS Word).   
    • LogIn to ISMM2023 Portal by using your ISMM2023 Registration No. and the Password (generated on successful Registration). In case of forgotten password, you may contact the ISMM 2023 Officials at 7005680769.  
    • After login, from the Left Menu, click on the link Apply for Dr. Kamalam Glaxo Award.
    • Upload the PDF/MS-Word file which was downloaded above.
    • You can view the status of your application in the Profile Section inside the ISMM2023 Portal.
E. YOUNG ISHAM MEMBER TRAVEL AWARD

Award: Cash award of Rs. 1000/- and a certificate

Age Limit: Less than 40 years

How to apply: 

  • To apply for The Young ISHAM Member Travel Award, the applicant must register for the ISMM2023.
  • Write details of your Objectives, Education, Experiences, Skills and Hobbies in an MS-Word or PDF file.   
  • LogIn to ISMM2023 Portal by using your ISMM2023 Registration No. and the Password (generated on successful Registration). In case of forgotten password, you may contact the ISMM 2023 Officials at 7005680769.  
  • After login, from the Left Menu, click on the link Apply for Young ISHAM Member Travel Award.
  • Fill up the form and upload the PDF/MS-Word file having details of your Objectives, Education, Experiences, Skills and Hobbies.
  • You can view the status of your application in the Profile Section inside the ISMM2023 Portal.