Nominations for the various awards for 2007-8 should be sent to the secretariat by July 31, 2007. Please indicate the name of the award or fellowship on the envelope cover. Details of the awards are as follows:

ISG-Astra Zeneca Oration (2008) (earlier known as ISG-Pfizer oration)

The applicant should have done research in any branch of Gastroenterology, as evidenced by at least 20 publications in recognized journals. The publications should be full reports with references; summaries in conference proceedings or abstracts of presentations are not acceptable. The work should have been done in India as far as possible. If a suitable awardee is not found, the award may be given to a person whose work has significance for Indian conditions. Five sets of the application submitted by the proposer should include the curriculum vitae and reprints of the five best research papers of the applicant.

ISG-Knoll Oration (2008)

This oration is in the field of parasitology/ gastrointestinal infection or nutrition as related to Gastroenterology. The applicant should have done research in these areas as evidenced by at least 20 publications in the form of full reports with references; summaries in conference proceedings or abstracts of presentations are not acceptable. Five sets of the application submitted by the proposer should each include the curriculum vitae and reprints of the five best research papers of the applicant.

ISG-Alkem Om Prakash Memorial Award (2008)

This award will be given to a gastroenterologist member of the ISG who is below the age of 40 years. The award is based on the 10 best research papers published by the applicant. Five sets of the application should each include the biodata and reprints of the five best research papers of the applicant. The application may be submitted by the prospective awardee or by a proposer who should be a member of the Society.

ISG-Olympus Mitra Endoscopy Award (2008)

This award to promote continuing education in the field of endoscopy is given to a senior member of the Society skilled in endoscopy who will visit one or more centers to enhance knowledge in the field. The awardee will be selected based on experience in endoscopy (as judged from the biodata and publications) and the centers proposed by him. Five sets of the application should each include the bio-data and reprints of the five best research papers published in the field of endoscopy. The application may be submitted by the prospective awardees or by a proposer who should be a member of the Society.

ISG-Dr P N Chuttani Oration (2008)

Nominations are invited for this prestigious oration. Nominations along with 10 sets of the curriculum vitae, should reach the Secretariat by July 31, 2007. The nominee should have a distinguished academic career and should have made outstanding contributions in Gastroenterology or related fields. The awardee will be selected on the basis of the bio-data. In case no nomination is received or no suitable awardee is found, the Scientific Committee along with a representative of the Trust will have the right to nominate any person who fulfils these criteria. The awardee will be provided airfare within India, and reimbursement for accommodation for three days during the annual conference.

ISG-Dr S R Naik Memorial Award (2007)

This award will be given to an Indian scientist for the best published work in the field of diseases of the digestive tract and liver, and other sciences as related to these areas in 2006-7. Applicants are required to send their full bio-data, a list of publications in the calendar year for which the award is meant, and 5 photocopies of such publications, to the Hon. Secretary. Selection Committee for the award will consist of two representatives of the ISG and one person from among the faculty of the Department of Gastroenterology at the SGPGI. The award carries a certificate and a cash of Rs. 20,000.

ISG-Dr S R Naik Travel Fellowships (2008)

• These fellowships are aimed at encouraging exchange of postgraduate students (DM/MCh/DNB) between different academic departments imparting training in gastroenterology, surgical gastroenterology and pediatric gastroenterology. These will be awarded to postgraduate students in the above fields to enable them to visit another academic department for training.
• Applicants are required to send their bio-data, proof of being a bonafide student in the specialty (from the head of the their department), name of the department and institution that they wish to visit, a letter from the head of the host department accepting her/him for training, and a certificate that s/he is not in receipt of any other financial support for this purpose.
• Selection Committee for the fellowship will consist of three persons (a) a representative of the ISG, (b) one person from among the faculty of the Departments of Gastroenterology or Surgical Gastroenterology at the SGPGI, Lucknow and (c) a person nominated by the Head, Department of Gastroenterology, SGPGI, Lucknow.
• The fellowship will cover the cost of travel (AC chair car or AC-3-tier), and of lodging and boarding (an amount of Rs. 5,000 per month, reduced on a pro-rata basis if duration is shorter). The fellowship will be tenable for a maximum period of one month.
  

Other Awards

• Young Investigator Award for best paper (age below 40 years). Two prizes of Rs 20,000 each will be given to the best papers in clinical and basic research.
• Award for best paper in Plenary Session. Two prizes of Rs 30,000 each will be given to the best papers in clinical and basic research.
• Please send five sets of full papers for both these awards as hard copy, along with an electronic version on a floppy disk to the secretariat before 31st July 2007. The senior author should also mention in the covering note whether he consents to the paper to be accepted as free paper or poster, should it not find a place in the limited slots available for the above award sessions. If the prior consent is not enclosed and the paper does not get selected for presentation in the award session, it will not be scheduled in the regular paper and poster sessions. The selection will be done by a panel of judges to whom the manuscripts will be sent without the face sheets, to ensure anonymity and fairness.
• Award for best posters: Two prizes of Rs 10,000 each.