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Organisation : TransDisciplinary University
Competition Name : Award for Excellence in Science Writing Competition 2017
Applicable For : Undergraduate/postgraduate students
Application Last Date : 30th October 2017
Prize : INR 5000

Competition Details : http://tdu.edu.in/
Submit Here : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiVCIhr9tj92MnfLJxX-ZNJJTzbkqz6tolpKXjU-vYMiiLcQ/viewform

Excellence in Science Writing Competition :

Competition is open for Indian citizens who are Undergraduate/postgraduate students studying any stream in a UGC recognized university in India.

Related : Gujarat National Law University Research Writing Competition 2017 : www.contest.net.in/27154.html

Articles should be :
** only in English, typewritten and with a title and not fictional in nature.
** original unpublished work of 1000 to 1500 words, written solely for the purpose of this competition.
** authored by only one person. Articles with more than one author will not qualify.
** submitted only online through the link provided. Offline or e-mail articles will not be entertained.
** Only one submission per author will be accepted.
** The organizers may approach participants, over phone or email if any additional information is needed as part of the overall process.
** Articles will be judged by jury of eminent specialists and their decisions will be final.

Timelines :
** Competition Opens: 1st September 2017
** Last Date for Submission of Articles: 30th October 2017

Prizes :
** The prize money will be INR 5000 for each of five winners.
** Additionally, TDU will host all five winners at TDU campus in Bengaluru where they will be exposed to various research and communication activities at the campus.

Related Terms and Conditions :
** The author must produce a valid ID card of their college/university and proof of citizenship such as the Aadhar card/PAN CARD/Election voter ID/Passport based on communication from the organizers if screened successfully.
** If the author fails to produce a valid ID card of their college/university, he/she will be disqualified from the competition and will be barred from participating in future competitions.
** Articles on behalf of other persons will not be accepted.
** The articles should not infringe on or conflict with the patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or any other personal or proprietary right of any other party.
** The submitted articles will go through standard plagiarism tools and no level of plagiarism will be acceptable for the competition.
** The prizes are non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and not redeemable for cash.
** In the unlikely event of the prize (or one or more constituent elements) not being available, the organizers reserve the right to provide a similar prize of equal or greater value.
** The organizers accept no responsibility for any extra costs other except for the prizes mentioned on the website.
** The prizes can only be claimed by the original author in person at the TDU office and no other person can claim the award on his/her behalf.
** The winners can claim the travel allowances of upto AC 3 tier fare from their place of residence to Bangalore. (only shortest route will be considered for reimbursements).
** TDU will host the winners only at TDU hostel and no other accommodation allowances or additional daily allowances will be reimbursed.
** The organizers shall accept no responsibility/liability for any damage, loss, injury or death incurred or suffered as a result of participating in the competition or accepting the prize.
** Winners will be notified by email and contacted through telephone.

** If the winner does not respond within 15 days of declaration, the right to the prize will be forfeited by the organizers; subject to the decision of the jury and no compensation will be provided.

** The organizers shall have full authority to accept or reject the articles.
** The competition is being run by TransDisciplinary University, #74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur via Yelahanka,Bangalore. PIN: 560 064, INDIA.