Important Instructions and Guidelines for Applicants for Fellowship
- Veterinarians aspiring for Fellowship of the Academy should have a Doctorate degree (PhD) in Veterinary Science or Master’s in Veterinary Sciences {having at least five years standing as Member of National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (India)} with 20 years of professional experience, of which 5 years should be as a University Professor or equivalent position in teaching, research and extension education after PhDas on 31st December of the year for which the Fellowship is to be granted. However, the applications of senior veterinarians from the Indian Armed Forces (RVS), Development Departments of Animal Husbandry and related Scientific Institutions could be considered on the basis of outstanding contributions and experience.
- Applicants for the Fellowship must specify if they are already Member (henceforth Associate Fellow) or Associate Member (henceforth Member of NAVS (I) alongwith the year of the award. Such Members/Associate Members would be considered afresh for the award of Fellowship.
- Duly completed applications should be addressed to the Secretary General, National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (India) by registered post/ speed post or courier so as to reach not later than 31st March of the succeeding year for which the Fellowship is to be granted.
- The detailed information and contributions should be provided upto 31st December of the year for which the Fellowship is to be granted.
- Before sending the nominations, please ensure that the form is signed by both the proposer (NAVS Fellow) and the seconder (NAVS Fellow). A proposer can nominate not more than two persons for all types of awards of the academy and the seconder not more than three persons (for all types of awards of the academy) in a year.
- Scientific achievements in work carried out in different categories need to be provided in the separate sub-heads as mentioned in the Proforma alongwith proof.
- Twenty most important publications should be listed and reprints of the papers so listed should also be attached.
- Proof for claims made in different columns should be attached.
- Part B, C and D of the form should preferably be typed. Repetition/ duplication will not be awarded any score. Please also attach a copy of entire list of publications separately along with NAAS Id and rating as on 1st January of the year of submission of the application.
- The application should be accompanied by a bank demand draft in favour of National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (India) and payable at New Delhi for a sum of Rs.1500/- for Indian (USD 100 for foreign) nationals towards processing fee.
- Application which is not in the prescribed format or which gives incomplete or incorrect information is liable for outright rejection.
- An admission fee-cum-life time subscription of Rs. 10000/- (USD 350 for applicants abroad) is payable by an applicant upon his/her election for fellowship of the academy.
- Minimum qualifying marks for the fellowship would not be less than 70%.
- The applicant, who are not considered for Fellowship, be allowed to apply twice with additional inputs by paying fifty percent Application Fee.
Note: – If the candidate applies for Fellowship/ Associate Fellowship & Membership Awards and he is selected for both the awards; in such situation, the candidature for the highest award only will be considered.