Award @ Centre for Study of Society and Secularism

Centre for Study of Society and Secularism 

Announcement of 2nd Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer Best Published Paper Award 

This award is presented to the best academic paper published in the previous year (2018 for this year) under the topics mentioned below. Papers published in print journals will qualify for this award. 

Eligibility Criteria 

1. Originality and well-researched paper; 

2. Contemporary relevance; 

3. Quality contribution to the existing body of knowledge on: Social Cultural Diversity; Islam and Social Issues like Gender Rights, Human Rights, Social Justice; Communalism; Communal Harmony and Peace; Religion and Society; Secularism; 

4. Co-authored paper not allowed; 

5. The paper must be written in English; 

6. Word count between 5,000–7,000 words (including bibliography); 

7. The paper submitted should have been published in a peer-reviewed journal (Print) in the year 2018 (between 1st January to 31st December 2018). Papers submitted for publication or 'in press' will not be considered; 8. The paper must mention the Journal's ISSN number and in which it was published. 

Deadline for submission: 1st July 2019 at 23h 59m (IST). Winner will be awarded with a certificate and a cash prize of INR 25,000. Decision of the jury will be final and binding. For application procedure and other enquiries kindly contact us at csss.mumbai@gmail.com