Prof. A. R. Rao Memorial Award

• Open to young researchers, research scholars, doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and other early-career investigators working in cancer-related fields.

• The applicant must submit an abstract for consideration at the conference.

• The research should represent original work relevant to the themes of the conference.

• The applicant should be the presenting author of the submitted abstract.

• Applicants must fulfill the applicable conference registration and abstract submission requirements.

Applicants should provide:

• An abstract submitted through the official conference submission portal.

• A one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting education, research experience, publications, presentations, awards, and relevant achievements.

• Any supporting information requested through the conference award application process.

• Applicants should indicate their interest in consideration for the Prof. A. R. Rao Young Researcher Award during abstract submission.

• Submitted abstracts will undergo review by the conference scientific committee.

• Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of:

  • Scientific merit

  • Originality of the research

  • Relevance to the conference theme

  • Quality of methodology and analysis

  • Potential scientific or clinical impact

• Shortlisted candidates may be assessed during their oral or poster presentation at the conference.

• Presentation assessment may include:

  • Clarity of research objectives

  • Quality and interpretation of results

  • Organization and presentation skills

  • Understanding of the subject

  • Ability to answer questions from the judges

• Final awardees will be selected by an expert evaluation panel.

• The decision of the award committee will be final.

• Award recipient(s) will be announced during the conference.

• Open to early-career scientists and young faculty members working in cancer research or related biomedical sciences.

• The applicant must submit an abstract for presentation at the conference.

• The submitted work should demonstrate originality, scientific quality, relevance, and potential impact in cancer prevention, biology, therapeutics, or intervention.

• The applicant should be the presenting author of the submitted work.

• Applicants must complete conference registration as required by the conference guidelines.

Applicants should submit:

• A completed abstract through the official conference submission portal.

• A one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting academic qualifications, research experience, key publications, awards, and major scientific contributions.

• Any additional information requested in the award application or abstract submission form.

• Applicants should indicate their interest in consideration for the Prof. A. R. Rao Young Scientist Award while submitting their abstract.

• Eligible abstracts will be reviewed by the conference scientific committee.

• Shortlisting will be based on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and potential impact of the submitted research.

• Shortlisted candidates may be evaluated on the basis of their conference presentation.

• The evaluation may consider:

  • Scientific content and originality

  • Research methodology

  • Clarity and organization of presentation

  • Relevance and significance of the findings

  • Ability to discuss the work and respond to questions

• The final selection will be made by the designated panel of experts.

• The decision of the award committee will be final.

• The award recipient(s) will be announced during the conference.