Dr. Ranjit Singh Chauhan Undergraduate Research Award	Calling First Degree Students of BITS
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	Friends of late Dr. Ranjit Singh Chauhan created Dr. Ranjit Singh Chauhan Undergraduate Research Award to be given each year to one or more first-degree students who have demonstrated outstanding ability to conduct original research in science, engineering, technology and liberal arts/humanities. This award has been created to encourage motivated students to engage in short and long term research. The award is aimed at enhancing the long term research potential of India in both basic and applied research.
	Eligibility: All first-degree students registered at BITS, Pilani and those who have graduated in three semesters or less prior to the nomination deadline, are eligible to receive the award. Students wishing to be considered for the award should either be nominated by a member of BITS faculty or may nominate self. Nomination forms can be downloaded from http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in:12372/rcd/design/staticp/ranjit.htm
	Selection Committee: Dean, Research and Consultancy (R&C) Division will constitute a committee consisting of a total of 3 members drawn from BITS faculty and possibly, distinguished researchers from outside BITS. The committee will be chaired by the Dean, R&C who will serve as the fourth member. The committee will select up to three outstanding nominees for the award.
	Selection Criteria: Awardees must have demonstrated ability to conduct original research. Their research must have been published or accepted for publication, in a recognized national or international conference or a peer reviewed journal.
	The Award: Awardees will be given up to Rs. 25,000 in cash. The exact amount will depend upon the number of awardees and the amount available from the supporting endowment. In the case of multiple winners, the award will be shared as per the decision of the selection committee.
	Nomination Deadline: 10^th April, 2010
	Award Announcement: Last day of class work during the second semester. (28^th April, 2010)

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