AWARDS – AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION 2010
American Political Science Association announces 2010 Awards
Details:
Washington, DC—The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce its 2010 awards for excellence in the study, teaching, and practice of politics. The awards will be presented at the 2010 APSA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on Thursday, September 2 at 12:45pm in the Palladian Ballroom of the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
Career Awards:
Steven J. Kelman (Harvard University) will receive the John Gaus Award and Lectureship to honor a lifetime of exemplary scholarship in the joint tradition of political science and public administration, and to recognize achievement and encourage scholarship in public administration.
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AWARDS IN BRITISH 2010 – YOUNG CREATIVE
Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) Awards 2010
Introduction:
The Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) Awards could be your ticket to a world of opportunities. These are the only awards that give recognition to creative entrepreneurship across the sectors of Design, Music, Fashion, Communication, Visual Arts, Screen, Interactive, Performing Arts and Publishing. The creative industries are defined as those having their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property.
Globally, creative industries are estimated to account for more than 7 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP)1. UK has pioneered in recognising their contribution to the economy and as a percentage of GDP the UK has the largest creative industries sector in the world2. UK creativity is hugely influential across the world, with a reputation for innovation, edgy brilliance and entrepreneurial spirit. In 2008, it comprised an estimated 157,400 businesses and employed just under two million people3.
Young Researcher Awards 2010-Ph.D. degree Students-Lady Tata Memorial Trust-Mumbai
Applications are invited from Ph.D. degree Students for the Young Researcher Award 2010 by Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT), Mumbai
This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential for high quality research.
Applicants should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities. The applicant should also highlight prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies/societies.
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META Awards 2010-Teamwork Films-New Delhi
Secretariat of META, Teamwork Films invites entries for the META Awards for the year 2010 to be held in New Delhi
Mahindra Organization is offering Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards for the year 2010
Hari Om Awards 2010-Indian Scientists-Physical Research Laboratory-Ahmedabad
Physical Research Laboratory is inviting nominations for the Awards from the eligible candidates for the year 2010
Nominations are invited for the prestigious Shri Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Awards and PRL Award, for 2009. The former awards were established from funds provided by Pujya Shri Mota of Hari Om Ashram of Nadiad, while the latter was instituted from the Aruna Lal Endowment Fund established by Prof. Devendra Lal, Honorary Fellow and former Director of PRL. The awards, given in alternate years, consist of a cash prize of Rs.50,000/- and a medal and will be given to outstanding Indian Scientists, who are below 45 years of age (born on or after 2.1.1964), on 1st January of the award year for their original work in the following fields:
Hari Om Awards, one each in the following four disciplines:
Space Sciences (including Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary and Atmospheric Sciences).
Space Applications (in the areas of Meteorology, Hydrology, Remote Sensing and related Ground Truths).
Electronics, Informatics, Telematics and Automation.
Systems Analysis or Management, including non-linear, non-equilibrium systems in natural and social sciences and technology.
PRL Award, for
Innovative theoretical and or experimental studies in earth and planetary systems, including areas of oceanography, atmospheric sciences and meteorology.
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8th CavinKare Ability Awards 2010-Ability Foundation-Chennai
Nominations are invited from eligible persons for 8th CavinKare Ability Awards by the Ability Foundation, Chennai
CavinKare ABILITY Awards were instituted in 2003 to honour achievers with disabilities who have soared beyond conventional barriers to realise their chosen dreams. They are national awards recognising exemplary services as well as accomplishments of the achievers. The world of social entrepreneurs, especially those with disability, is a lonely one. And those who have succeeded and brought about significant changes need to be recognised and appreciated. Giving these awards, the Foundation believes, leads to awareness-building on the capabilities of persons with disabilities. The awards come in two categories:
CavinKare ABILITY Award for Eminence is given to 1 person with disability, who has demonstrated a commitment to others that goes beyond personal triumphs. The Award comprises a memento, a citation and a cash prize of Rs.2 lakhs.
CavinKare ABILITY Mastery Awards are given to 3 persons who have not allowed their disability to come in the way of attaining excellence in their chosen field. These awards recognise mastery in any area of one’s choice and to those who have set high standards for themselves and achieved their ambitions. The Award comprises a memento, citation and a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh each.
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