Criteria for the award:

• a. Applicants who are 35 years of age and below are eligible to apply for this award. Last date for receiving application is 31.08.2025.
• b. Applicants should submit original research paper specific to ethno veterinary herbal research.
• c. Full length original research paper may be sent (typewritten in MS Word, Times New Roman, font size 12 pt, and 1.5 line spacing in A4 size paper) with Introduction, Materials and methods, Results& Discussions, Summary, Acknowledgment and References for applying to this award.
• d. The full papers should not exceed 4 printed pages. Word limit for Research Article is 2500 words, including tables, graphs etc.
• e. One applicant can apply with one research paper only.
• f. A brief bio data of the applicant should be attached for showing information on academics and the area of research and experience.
• g. There should be at least three contestants for this award.
• h. The competing applicant should be the first author of the research paper which will be presented before the panel of three judges for consideration.
• i. The presenter will be given 10 minutes for presentation and three minutes for discussion before judging committee.
• j. The Organizing Secretary of the conference/General Secretary of ISEVHR may constitute a committee with three judges for selection of best paper. The judges should be life members of the society.
• k. The research paper to be presented should be the own research of the candidate presenting for the award.
• l. The presenter should be the life member of the society. The applicant should possess life membership at the time of presentation for consideration for presenting the paper.
• m. The presenting work should have obtained clearance from IAEC/CCSEA/IBSC in case of requirement. A proof of clearance needs to be attached for ready reference if required.
• n. The certificate with author’s signature needs to be enclosed for authentication and willingness.
• o. The research paper to be submitted needs to be authenticated by Guide/Head of Institute by an undertaking/authentication letter.
• p. The award is to be given as Certificate and Citation.
• q. The Executive Committee of the society will finalize selection for this award based on the merit of the paper and presenter.
• r. This award will be given during the valedictory function of the conference.