AMI Prof. GS Rangaswamy

1. This is a Biennial award and will be given out of the interest that accrues in the AMI-Prof. G. S. Rangasamy Memorial award fund. The award will constitute cash and a citation.
2. Presently, the award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 45,000/- and a citation, which may change from time to time.
3. The award is for an eminent Microbiologist in the area of 'Agricultural Microbiology'. Who is expected to make a presentation of his work at the Annual conference of AMI for which he is awarded?
4. The recipient of the award should be between 50-65 years.
5. There is no minimum number of applications required for this award.
6. Other rules prescribed under Rule 21, 22 and 22.1 shall apply for selection of candidate.

AMI- S R Vyas Memorial award

The award will be given once in TWO Years out of the interest accrued in the AMI-Prof. S.R.Vyas Memorial Fund. The size of the award will be decided by the Central Council from time to time depending on the funds available for the purpose but shall not be less than Rs. 45,000/- in cash and a citation.
1. There shall be no minimum number of names to be considered for this award.
2. The nominee for this award should be above the age of 50 years, a Life member or an annual member of the Association of continuous standing (at least 10 years) and should have contributed significantly for the development of Microbiology 47 in India or abroad as demonstrated by his work and publications.
3. Following the announcement of the award, any member of AMI can nominate a person to the General Secretary of the association within the time limit specified.
4. The General Secretary shall then consolidate the list and inform the President, who shall then in consultation with the General Secretary, constitute a committee of 3 eminent persons to scrutinize the applications merit and report back to the General Secretary directly individually.
5. The majority decision of the scrutinizing committee shall be communicated to the Central Council by the GS and the result will be communicated to the awardee at least one month before the date of the General Body meeting.
6. The awardee shall present him-self/her-self at the General Body meeting, make a brief presentation of his/her work and receive the award. The award shall not be given in absentia except under rule 21.14
7. Other rules apply as under rule 21.

AMI- Prof. B.N. Johri Award

The award is open to all AMI members and Applicants should be of 45 years but not older than 65 and should be a member of AMI for at least 10 years. He/ she must have contributed significantly towards understanding microbial diversity from Indian environments as demonstrated by the work and publications. The award includes a cash of Rs. 20,000/- and a citation. The awardee shall present his/her contributions during the AMI conference.

AMI-Soshil Kumar Jain Panacea Biotech Award

1. This is a Triennial award for impactful innovation in Vaccinology. The award will constitute cash and a citation.
2. Presently, the award consists of a cash prize of ₹ 30,000 (Thirty thousand only) and a citation, which may change from time to time.
3. The award is for an eminent Microbiologist in the area of ‘Vaccinology and translational immunology’; the applicant must have contributed significantly towards understanding and development of a vaccine for animals or human beings or an impactful innovation in Vaccinology or translational immunology.
4. Awardee will be expected to make a presentation of his work at the Annual Conference of AMI for which he/she is awarded.
5. Applicants should be above 45 years and should be a member of AMI for at least 10 years.
6. There is no minimum number of applications required for this award.
7. Other rules prescribed under Rules 23, 23.1, and 23.18 shall apply for the selection of candidates.

AMI Dr. JV Bhatt award

1. Since the Journal is open to all to publish their papers, there shall be no restriction for being a member of the Association.
2. All papers published in the Indian Journal of Microbiology during preceding year shall be considered for the award.
3. The award will consist of a cash award of Rs. 5,000/- and a citation.(liable to change with time) and shall be given out of the interest accrued in the Prof. J. V. Bhat- AMI Best paper published award fund.
4. For selecting the awardee, the General Secretary shall obtain copies of the journal from the Editor-in-Chief and send the same to one or two eminent Microbiologists, who shall review and report back to the General Secretary the paper that deserves to be honored. The decision of the referee shall be final. However, if as per the opinion of the referee(s) there is no paper worth honoring, the Secretary may then send the Journals to another referee, whose decision shall be final.
5. Once the process of selection is over, the General Secretary shall obtain the concurrence of the President or C.C. and shall inform the first author who shall be present at the next GB of the Association to receive the award.

AMI Louis Pasteur award

1. The AMI-Louis Pasteur award is open to all AMI members and shall be given out of the interest accrued in the AMI-Pasteur Award fund.
2. The award shall be given once in 3 (three) years and will include cash of Rs. 25,000/- and a citation.
3. Applicants should be below the age of 60 years and should be a Life member or a member of AMI for at least 10 years continuous standing.
4. The applicant should have contributed significantly to the areas of Fermentation or Medical Microbiology, preferably in India.
5. Other rules prescribed under Rule 21 shall apply.

AMI Dr. RS Rana memorial award (Best Poster award for 65th AMI Conference)

1. This award shall be given to the Best Poster paper presented at the AMI conference. All posters presented at the conference are entitled to compete.
2. The award shall consist of a cash award of Rs. 5,000/- (Four thousand only) given out of the interest accrued from the Dr. R. S. Rana memorial Best Poster award fund and a citation.
3. The procedure for selection shall involve review of the various posters by a selection committee approved jointly by the organizers and the General Secretary, whose decision will be final.

AMI Young Scientist Award (Agricultural Microbiology, Dairy and Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Medical & Veterinary Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology)

1. The Association shall give out six awards, one award each in Agriculture, Industrial, Medical & Veterinary, and Molecular, Dairy & food and Environmental Microbiology to young Microbiologists of India. This number may change with time and the CC of AMI will decide about the number.
2. The awards will be Annual and each will include cash of Rs. 10,000/- (may change with time) and a citation.
3. The awards will be given away at the GB meeting during the AMI conferences. The awardees may be required to make a brief presentation of the work for which they are rewarded.
4. The awards will be given out of the interest accrued in the Funds in AMI-Young Scientists awards and the size of the awards will be determined by the Central Council.
5. Applicants should be of less than 35 years of age and must have demonstrated their capacity as Microbiologists and should be member of the Association at the time of applying for the award.
6. The awardees may also be given travel assistance if desired. He/she will be paid a IIIrd AC fare subject to availability of funds.
7. The waiving of registration fee and free accommodation including local hospitality of all young scientist awardees will be borne by the Organizers.

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