A Two Weeks Science Academies’
Refresher Course in
‘Biology in 21st Century – Aspects and Prospects’
7–20 December 2022
Sponsored by
Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
The National Academy of Sciences, India, Prayagraj
Organized by
Department of Botany,
Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Course Director: Prof. C. Manoharachary
Course Coordinator: Dr M. Nagalakshmi Devamma
A Refresher Course in ‘Biology in 21st Century – Aspects and Prospects’ will be held at the Department
of Botany, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati from 7 to 20 December 2022 for the benefit of faculty
involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Participants in this course will gain
practical and theoretical experience in life sciences designed by Prof. C. Manoharachary, the Course
Director (NASI Senior Scientist).
Applications are invited from teachers with experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate
courses in Botany and Life sciences. It is also essential to submit a brief statement (between 250 and 500
words) as to why they think the Course will help to improve their classroom teaching of life science.
Applications from highly motivated Research Scholars will also be considered. The number of seats will
be 35 (25 outstation participants + 10 local participants). 25 outstation participants will be provided with
round-trip bus/train (III AC) fare by the shortest route and local hospitality during the course in addition to
course material.
Interested applicants must submit their application ONLINE by clicking on the following link.
https://web-japps.ias.ac.in:8443/Refreshcourse/BRC.jsp
A copy of the application form signed by the applicant should also be sent by post to the Course
Coordinator. The application form must also be signed and stamped by the Head of the applicant’s
institution stating that leave will be sanctioned if the applicant is selected for the Course. The
recommendation letter and scanned copies of the duly signed documents sent by e-mail will also be
accepted.
Applications may be sent to Dr M. Nagalakshmi Devamma, Course Coordinator, Refresher
Course in ‘Biology in 21st Century – Aspects and Prospects’, Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati 517 502, Andhra Pradesh; e-mail: devi.bot@gmail.com, Phone: 75692 42750.
There will be NO application fee/registration fee.
Last date of the receipt of applications: 31 October 2022
Selected participants will be informed by: 5 November 2022
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