14 KHAIRA RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS. Out of the income of the Khaira Endowment, scholarships are awarded by the Board of Management of the Khaira Fund on advanced students for carrying on original investigations under the Professors appointed in accordance with the terms of the scheme of the Endowment. UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS. Research Scholarships of the value of Rs. 75 per month have been awarded by the University to the following scholars to enable them to work under the University Professors : SCHOLARS FOR 1927-28. Botany. Sengupta, Satyaranjan. (Resigned in September, 1927.) Mathematics. Ghosh, Nripendranath. Avadeshnarain Singh. (Resigned in August, 1927.) 16 IBRAHIM SOLAIMAN SALEHJEE MEMORIAL FUND. Messers. Ismail Ibrahim Salehjee and Hashim Ismail Salehjee offered to place at the disposal of the University a sum of Rs. 5,000 annually at first for a term of five years, for the creation of an endowment for the promotion of study and research in Mahomedan Law by the publication of texts and translations The offer was thankfully accepted by the Senate at its meeting held on the 8th July, 1916, and the first instalment was duly paid. 17 ANANDARAM BAROOAH GOLD MEDAL. The Assam Students' Conference placed at the disposal of the University through the Hon'ble Justice Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, Kt., C.S.I., Government Security for Rs. 1,100 for the creation of an endowment for the award of a gold medal every alternate year, on the following conditions : (1) That a gold medal to be called the "Anandaram Barooah Medal " be instituted in memory of the late Mr. Anandaram Barooah, B.A., I.C.S., who was a brilliant Graduate of this University from Assam and subsequently enhanced its reputation by his original contributions in various departments of Sanskrit learning. (2) That the medal be open for competition amongst all persons who have at any time been admitted to a Degree in this University and be awarded every alternate year. (3) That the medal be adjudged to the author of the best thesis, or record of original work on a prescribed subject relating to Sanskrit learning. (4) That the subiect be selected not less than two years in advance by the Board of Higher Studies in Sanskrit. The name of the subject selected to be notified in the Gazette and published in the University Calendar for general information. (5) That each candidate for the medal be required to submit not later than the 30th June in the year in which the medal is to be awarded three type-written or printed copies of his thesis or record of work to the Secretary to the Council of Post-Graduate Teaching in Arts under a distinguishing motto. The name of the candidate must also be forwarded at the same time in a sealed envelope with the motto outside. (6) That every candidate be required to indicate generally in a preface to his thesis, and specially in notes, the sources from which his information is taken, the extent to which he has availed himself of the work of others and the portions of the thesis which he claims as original; and that he be also required to state whether his research has been conducted independently, under advice, or in collaboration with others and in what respect his investigations appear to him to tend to the advancement of knowledge. (7) That a Board of Honorary Examiners consisting of three experts shall be appointed by the Council of Post-Graduate Teaching in Arts on the recommendation of the Board of Higher Studies' in Sanskrit to adjudicate upon the merits of theses or records of original work submitted by the candidates. The award of the Board of Examiners shall be subject to the eventual confirmation of the Council and the thesis of the successful candi. date shall be published by the University. (8) That the name of each medallist and the subject of his thesis shall be published in the Gazette and shall also be printed in the University Calendar. (9) That if in any year no thesis is received or the theses submitted are pronounced by the Board of Examiners not to be of sufficient merit to deserve the medal, a second medal or a medal in a second subject may be awarded in a subsequent year as the Council may on the report of the Board of Higher Studies in Sanskrit direct. The offer was thankfully accepted by the Syndicate at its meeting on the 13th September, 1918. SUBJECT FOR 1920, 1921 AND 1922. Bhasa-His date, the works attributed to him and the society depicted in his writing. SUBJECT FOR 1923. Traces of Buddhism in Eastern India from 11th Century onwards. SUBJECT FOR 1925. Traces of Living Buddhism in Eastern India from 11 th Century onwards.. Mr. Adharchandra Mookerjee, M.A., B.L., Emeritus Professor of History, Scottish Churches College, and Member of the Senate, placed in the hands of the Hon'ble Justice Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, Kt., C.S.I., President of the Councils of Post-Graduate Teaching in Arts and Science, G. P. Notes amounting to Rs. 2,500 for the promotion of Post-Graduate Teaching in this University on the following conditions : 1. That a gold medal be instituted to be named "Mrinalini Medal ' after the donor's second daughter. ་་ 2. That the medal be annually awarded to the author of the best thesis embodying the result of original research or investigation in a topic connected with Ancient Indian History and Culture, the subject to be prescribed by the Board of Higher Studies in History at least one year in advance and the examination to be conducted according to rules framed by the Board from time to time in that behalf. 3. That the Medal be open to competition among all graduates of the University of not more than 10 (ten) years' standing. 4. That the thesis of the successful candidates be published by the University. 5. That the medal be presented publicly to the recipient at the annual Convocation for conferring degrees and the name be published in the Gazette and in the University Calendar. The Senate at its meeting of the 23rd November, 1918, accepted the offer with thanks. The following rules framed by the Board of Higher Studies in History have been adopted : (i) As a general rule, the subject for the medal be announced two years. in advance. (ii) Each candidate shall be required to submit, not later than the 31st October in the year for which the award is to be made, a thesis or record of original work in the subject selected for the year, and to send three typewritten or printed copies of his thesis or record of work, to the Secretary to the Post-Graduate Council in Arts, under a distinguishing motto. The name of the candidate must also be forwarded at the same time in a sealed envelope with the motto outside. (iii) Each candidate shall further be required to indicate generally in a preface to his thesis, and specially in notes, the sources from which his information is taken, the extent to which he has availed himself of the work of others, and the portions of the thesis which he claims as original. He shall also be required to state whether his research has been conducted independently, under advice, or in collaboration with others, and in what respects his investigations appear to him to tend to the advancement of knowledge. (iv) A Board of Honorary Examiners consisting of not more than three experts shall be appointed by the Executive Committee on the recommendation of the Board of Higher Studies in History, to adjudicate upon the merits of the thesis or records of original work submitted by the candidates. The award of the Board of Examiners shall be subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee and the Council of Post-Graduate Teaching in Arts. SUBJECT FOR 1919. Bengal under Sena Rule. SUBJECT FOR 1920. International or Inter-State Law in Ancient India. SUBJECT FOR 1921 AND 1922. Bengal under Sena Rule. SUBJECT FOR 1923 AND 1924. The Political History of Northern India from the Sixth to Ninth Century A.D. 19 MAHENDRANATH RAY PRIZE AND MEDAL. With a view to promote research by the graduates of the University in the domain of Indian Sociology, Economics and Politics, Mr. Satischandra Ray, M.A., Member of the Senate and University Lecturer in Economics, placed in the hands of the Hon'ble Justice Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, Kt., C.S.I., President of the Council of Post-Graduate Teaching in Arts, one hundred shares in Calcutta Tramways Company (face value five pounds each) to constitute a fund for the following purposes : (1) That a research Prize and Gold Medal be instituted to be named 'Mahendranath Ray Prize and Medal" after the founder's father. (2) That the Prize and Gold Medal be awarded once in every two years to the author of the best thesis embodying the result of original research or investigations in a topic connected with Indian Sociology, Economics and Politics. (3) That the subject for the thesis be prescribed by the Board of Higher Studies in Economics at least two years in advance and the Examination be conducted according to rules framed by the Board from time to time in that behalf. (4) That the Prize and Gold Medal be open to competition among all persons who have at any time been admitted to a degree in the University. (5) That the thesis of the successful candidate be printed and published by the University, on such terms and conditions as may be arranged between the author and the University. (6) That the medal be presented publicly to the recipient at the annual Convocation for conferring degrees, and the name of the author together with the title of the thesis be published in the University Calendar and Local Gazette. (7) That the value of the Medal do not exceed Rs. 150 and that the balance of the income of the fund for two years be paid in cash to the successful candidate. (8) That if in any year no thesis is received or the theses submitted are pronounced by the Board of Examiners not to be of sufficient merit, a second prize, or a prize in a second subject, or a prize of enhanced value be awarded in a subsequent year or years as the Board of Higher Studies in Economics may determine. The Senate accepted the gift with thanks. The following rules framed by the Board of Higher Studies in Economics, ave been adopted : (i) Each candidate shall be required to submit, not later than the 31st October, in the year for which the award is to be made, a thesis or record of original work in the subject selected for the year, and to send three typewritten or printed copies of his thesis or record of work, to the Secretary to the Post-Graduate Council in Arts, under a distinguishing motto. The name of the candidate must also be forwarded at the same time in a sealed envelope with the motto outside. (ii) Each candidate shall further be required to indicate generally in a preface to his thesis and specially in notes, the sources from which his information is taken, the extent to which he has availed himself of the work of others and the portions of the thesis which he claims as original. He shall also be required to state whether his research has been conducted independently, under advice, or in collaboration with others, and in what respects his investigation appears to him to tend to the advancement of knowledge. (iii) A Board of Honorary Examiners consisting of not more than three experts shall be appointed by the Executive Committee on the recommendation of the Board of Higher Studies in Economics to adjudicate upon the merits of the thesis or records of original work submitted by the candidates. The award of the Board of Examiners shall be subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee and the Council of Post-Graduate Teaching in Arts. SUBJECT FOR 1919. Growth and Movement of the population in Bengal since 1881 and their economic effects. SUBJECT FOR 1921. Conditions of living of the Middle Class people in Calcutta and their effects on the health and morals of the rising generation. SUBJECT FOR 1924 AND 1926. (i) Conditions of living of the Middle Class people in Calcutta and their effects on the health and morals of the rising generation. or (ii) Social and economic life of the village rich people. 20 RANI RAMRAKSHI GOLD MEDALS Kumar Pramathanath Malliah of Searsole made over to the University Rs. 5,000 to be invested in 3 per cent. Government Security for the award of two Gold Medals each to be called "Rani Ramrakshi Gold Medal to the authors of the best theses embodying the results of original research in a topic connected in the case of the first medal, with Hindu Philosophy and, in the case of the second medal, with Vedic studies. The subjects of the theses to be prescribed by the Board of Higher Studies in Sanskrit at least two years in advance and the Examination to be conducted according to the rules framed by the Board from time to time in that behalf. The theses to be composed in Bengali and the Medals to be open to competition among all persons who have been at any time admitted |