Mentor (guru) comes from Sanskrit
and its root words are gu, meaning darkness, and ru, dispeller. A
Guru is an awakened man or woman who has personally, through the
help and invaluable transfer of consciousness from a Guru before,
become able to transmit higher consciousness to the aspirant. An
aspirant who is accepted by a Guru and who is considered to be
worthy to be initiated is called a chela, meaning devotee, or a
sisya, meaning disciple, one who accepts the discipline of the Guru.
The above Sanskrit shloka, is an important mantra and invokes the
blessings of the Guru. The shloka conveys the meaning ‘Salutations
to the noble teacher who is Brahma, Vishnu and Lord Mahesh (Shiva)
and Guru is the supreme “Brahman’- (the Absolute or ultimate
reality).” The Guru is like Lord Brahma (The God of Creation)
because he creates the character in students. The Guru is like Lord
Vishnu (The God of Sustenance) because he protects the good
qualities in his students. The Guru is like Lord Shiva (The God of
Annihilation) because he destroys the bad habits and bad qualities
of his students.
Dr. A. N. Bhaduri
Memorial Mentorship Award
has been constituted by the
Leishmaniasis Research Society (India)
PURPOSE
To recognize once in two years an individual who
is actively involved in Leishmaniasis research, has demonstrated
outstanding leadership qualities mentoring trainees and colleagues
in the field of Leishmaniasis which has added to the existing pool
of talent in the Leishmaniasis world. The individual should have
been instrumental in nurturing talent and sustaining their interest
in science and art of Leishmaniasis/neglected parasitic disease
research over the years by acting as a perfect role model for them
to emulate.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Nominees exceptional achievement in mentoring trainees and
colleagues in the field of Leishmaniasis will be considered. This
will include focus on the sustainability of mentorship over time and
the scope/depth of the mentorship.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
Students and colleagues from all over the world
are invited to nominate their mentor for this award.
Nomination is meant to be inclusive of researchers, policy makers,
clinicians, and patient’s advocates .
Nomination are due in the secretariat office by 5 pm IST on Dec
31st of the current year, and should be electronically submitted
to neeloo@worldleish4.org
and vipul@worldleish4.org All nominations will be kept confidential. The nomination package
should consist of a nomination letter, curriculum vitae of the
nominee, and two additional support letters.
The nomination letter should be limited to no
more than two pages and should include:
a clear and full description
of the nature of the nominee’s exceptional achievement in
mentoring, with a focus on the contribution and impact of the
mentoring to improving services/care, promoting professional
education and/or promoting research in the field of
Leishmaniasis.
name and relationship of the nominator to the
nominee
the nominator’s contact information- TITLE,
DEGREE(S), INSTITUTION, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, E MAIL ADDRESS
Two additional support letters (ALSO NO MORE
THAN 2 PAGES EACH) should be included from other individuals
that attest to the quality and impact of the nominee’s
mentorship
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
The WL4 organizing committee at C.D.R.I. will
review the nominations and recommend a panel of short listed
candidates to the Board of Leishmaniasis Research Society (India)
for final approval. Once the Board approval is obtained, the
recipient and the nominator(s) will be notified of the award in
writing by the 15th Jan 2009.
A public announcement and presentation of the award will be made
during the opening ceremony of the conference.
The award will consist of a gold plaque and a citation.
