‘Science Academies’ Refresher Course on
Plant Taxonomy: Orthodox versus Modern Approach’
20 December 2022 to 2 January 2023
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,
Chaudhary Charan Singh University,
Meerut, UP, India
(Course Director: Dr U. C. Lavania; Course Coordinator: Prof. Vijai Malik)
A Refresher Course on ‘Plant Taxonomy: Orthodox versus Modern Approach’ will be held through offline
mode from 20 December 2022 to 2 January 2023. The course aims at providing the updated knowledge
on the topics related to Taxonomy, Cladistics, Nomenclature and Biodiversity Conservation by the experts
in these fields. The participants in this course will have theoretical and field experience in theme subjects
designed by the Course Coordinator and esteemed Course Director Dr U. C. Lavania (INSA Fellow).
Additionally, practical knowledge of Phylogenetic Software will also be provided through hands on training
and demonstrations.
Applications are invited from the teachers with experience in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate
courses in Botany, especially having interest in Plant Taxonomy, Cladistics and Biodiversity Conservation.
Ph.D. scholars having interest in these fields can also be considered for this course. The number of seats
will be 45. Selected participants will be provided with course/study material.
Interested applicants must submit their application ONLINE by clicking on the following link:
https://web-japps.ias.ac.in:8443/Refreshcourse/RPTO.jsp
A copy of the application form duly signed by the applicants should also be sent by post to the Course
Coordinator (latest by 1 December 2022).
The application must also be signed and stamped by the
applicant’s Head of the Department in case of university, and the Principal in case of college/institution
stating that leave will be sanctioned if the applicant is selected for the Course.
Applications may be sent to Prof. Vijai Malik, Course Coordinator, Refresher Course in ‘Science
Academies’ Refresher Course on Plant Taxonomy: Orthodox versus Modern Approach’, Department of
Botany, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut 250 004; e-mail: vijaimalik1973@gmail.com.
Last date of the receipt of applications: 25 November 2022
Selected participants will be informed by: 30 November 2022
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