About the Award: This prestigious award was established in the year 2023 through a generous endowment from Professor Arun K. Pandey, a distinguished taxonomist and academician. It is intended to honour and encourage scientists and researchers who have made exceptional revisionary studies in the field of angiosperm taxonomy. The award promotes comprehensive taxonomic revisions of plant groups and inspires excellence in plant systematics and biodiversity studies.

Key Highlights:

• Maximum Age: 65 Years
• Life Member of IAAT
• Ph.D. Holder in a Topic Related to Angiosperm Taxonomy
• Best Five Papers with Biodata & Soft Copies

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 65 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• The applicant should be a Life Member of IAAT.
• The applicant should possess a Ph.D. in a topic related to Angiosperm Taxonomy.
• The application along with biodata and soft copies of the best five research papers should reach the Secretary through email (iaatsecy@gmail.com), Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT), Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuram, Kerala, on or before 30th September every year.
• The screening will be conducted by an expert committee constituted by the Secretary (HQ), IAAT.
• The selected awardee will be required to present the work during the forthcoming IAAT Conference. The selection will be communicated on or before 30th October.
• Contestants must upload the abstract of their paper through the conference website during registration. Final selection will be made by the expert committee constituted by the Secretary (HQ), IAAT.

About the Award: This award was instituted in 2023 through a generous donation by Prof. Santhosh Nampy (a distinguished taxonomist and academician) with the purpose of recognizing young scientists and researchers for their outstanding contributions to the field of angiosperm systematics. The award aims to encourage excellence in taxonomic research and promote continued advancements in the understanding and classification of flowering plants.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 35 Years
• Life Member of IAAT
• Ph.D. in Topic Related to Angiosperm Taxonomy
• Best Three Papers with Biodata & Soft Copies

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age of the applicant is 35 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life member of the association.
• Should be a Ph.D. holder in a topic related to angiosperm taxonomy.
• The application and full research paper on a topic in angiosperm taxonomy along with biodata should reach the Secretary (through email, iaatsecy@gmail.com), Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT), Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuram, Kerala, on or before 30th September every year.
• Contestants for this award must upload the abstract of their paper through the conference website along with their registration. However, the preliminary screening will be conducted by an expert committee constituted by the Secretary (HQ), IAAT.
• Best three papers (maximum) will be selected by the screening committee for final presentation. The same will be intimated to the selected candidates by 30th October via mail for presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of IAAT for the final selection of the awardee.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: This award was instituted in 2023 through a generous contribution from the students of Dr. A.K. Pradeep (a distinguished taxonomist) to recognize the best research paper presented by a young researcher. The award is intended to encourage and support emerging talent in botanical research.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 28 Years
• Life/Annual Member of IAAT
• Original Research in Angiosperm Taxonomy
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 28 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• The candidate should be a life/annual member of the association.
• Abstracts of original research pertaining to angiosperm taxonomy only are considered for this award.
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible for this award.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: Prof. S. M. Almeida and Prof. M. R. Almeida were eminent botanists, plant taxonomists, and academicians, widely recognized for their pioneering contributions to botanical nomenclature, floristics, and the advancement of plant taxonomy in India. This prestigious award was instituted in 2023 through a generous endowment from Dr. Suchandra Dutta in their honour. The award recognizes the best research paper in the field of plant nomenclature, with special emphasis on angiosperms. It aims to promote the rigorous application of nomenclatural principles and encourage excellence in taxonomic research among young researchers and plant taxonomists.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 32 Years
• Life/Annual Member of IAAT
• Ph.D. Holders Not Eligible (Theses Submitted Candidates Eligible)
• Final Selection Based on Oral Presentation

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 32 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life/annual member of the association.
• Original research articles pertaining to the nomenclature of angiosperms will be considered for the award.
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible for the award, but scholars who have submitted their theses at the time of notification (not awarded) are eligible to submit their abstract.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: This award was instituted in 1996 through a generous donation by Prof. R. S. Rao (a distinguished plant taxonomist and conservation biologist) to recognize the best research paper in the field of biodiversity conservation, with a focus on angiosperms. The award aims to encourage impactful research that contributes to the preservation and sustainable management of plant diversity.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 32 Years
• Life/Annual Member of the Association
• Original Research Articles in Biodiversity Conservation (Angiosperms)
• Ph.D. Holders Not Eligible (Theses Submitted Candidates Eligible)
• Final Selection Based on Oral Presentation

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 32 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life/annual member of the association.
• Original research articles pertaining to Biodiversity Conservation (Angiosperms) will be considered for the award.
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible for the award, but scholars who have submitted their theses at the time of notification (not awarded) are eligible to submit their abstracts.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: This award was instituted in 1997 through a generous donation by Padma Shri Prof. K. S. Manilal (a distinguished plant taxonomist and founding President of IAAT) to recognize the best research paper in floristics, including the description of new species and new distributional records. The award aims to encourage and acknowledge significant contributions to the understanding of plant diversity and distribution.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: Up to 32 Years
• Life/Annual Member of IAAT
• Floristics, New Species & Distribution Records
• Ph.D. Holders Not Eligible (Theses Submitted Candidates Eligible)
• Based on Oral Presentation

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 32 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life/annual member of the association.
• Original research articles in Floristics (including a description of new species and new distributional reports) will be considered for the award.
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible for the award, but scholars who have submitted their theses at the time of notification (not awarded) are eligible to submit their abstracts.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: This award was instituted in 1997 through a generous donation by Prof. T. R. Sahu (a distinguished botanist, plant taxonomist and ethnobotanist) to recognize the best research paper in medicinal plant systematics. The award aims to promote and reward significant contributions to the classification, identification, and study of medicinal plants.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 32 Years
• Life/Annual Member of IAAT
• Medicinal Plants Systematics / Herbal Plant Taxonomy
• Ph.D. Holders Not Eligible (Theses Submitted Candidates Eligible)
• Based on Oral Presentation

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 32 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life/annual member of the association.
• Original research articles in Medicinal Plant Systematics will be considered for the award.
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible for the award, but scholars who have submitted their theses at the time of notification (not awarded) are eligible to submit their abstracts.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: This award was instituted in 1998 through a generous donation by Prof. S. R. Yadav (a distinguished plant taxonomist and conservation biologist) to recognize the best poster presentation. The award aims to encourage high quality research and effective communication of scientific findings in the form of poster presentations.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 32 Years
• Life/Annual Member of IAAT
• Original Research Presented as Poster Presentation
• Ph.D. Holders Not Eligible (Theses Submitted Candidates Eligible)
• Final Selection Based on Poster Presentation

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 32 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life/annual member of the association.
• This award is for original research papers presented in poster presentation session in the IAAT conference.
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible for the award, but scholars who have submitted their theses at the time of notification (not awarded) are eligible to submit their abstracts.
• Final decision on the award will be based on poster presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: Fr. Antony Mukkath and Prof. K. S. Manilal were distinguished botanists, educators, and pioneers in modern plant taxonomy, renowned for their lasting contributions to plant systematics, and the promotion of contemporary taxonomic research in India. This prestigious award was instituted in 2004 through a generous endowment from Prof. K. S. Manilal. The award recognizes the best research paper on modern techniques in plant taxonomy. It aims to encourage the development and application of innovative methodologies in plant classification, systematics, and biodiversity research.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 32 Years
• Life/Annual Member of IAAT
• Original Research in Modern Techniques in Plant Taxonomy
• Ph.D. Holders Not Eligible (Theses Submitted Candidates Eligible)
• Final Selection Based on Oral Presentation

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 32 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life/annual member of the association.
• Original research articles in Modern Techniques in Plant Taxonomy will be considered for the award.
• Ph.D. holders are not eligible for the award, but scholars who have submitted their theses at the time of notification (not awarded) are eligible to submit their abstracts.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.

About the Award: This award was instituted in 2006 through a generous donation by Prof. M. Sabu (a distinguished plant taxonomist and internationally recognized authority on Zingiberales) to recognize the best research paper in angiosperm taxonomy presented at the IAAT conference, exclusively by teachers and scientists. The award aims to honour outstanding contributions to the field of angiosperm taxonomy by academic and research professionals.

Key Highlights:

• Age Limit: 45 Years
• Life/Annual Member of IAAT
• Original Research in Angiosperm Taxonomy
• Final Selection Based on Oral Presentation

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

• The maximum age limit of the applicant is 45 years as on 1st January of the respective year.
• Should be a life/annual member of the association.
• Original research articles in Angiosperm Taxonomy will be considered for the award.
• Final decision on the award will be based on oral presentation in the forthcoming annual conference of the IAAT.