Two activities are organized for young ISSMGE members in 2009, called:

1- ISSMGE Young Member Awards; and

2- 4iYGEC (4^th International Young Geotechnical Engineering Conference

IGS also has been asked to nominate eligible members for these programs. The general terms and conditions for each plan are as follows:

 

-         being member of ISSMGE via IGS;

-         Less than 36 years old on 31st December 2008;

-         One nomination may be made by IGS based on technical papers submitted to the forthcoming ICSMGE (in Egypt 2009) or previous Regional CSMGE (in India 2007);

-         Complete CV of the nominee;

-         Maximum 3 awards will be given to eligible ISSMGE young members according to selection of International Award Committee of ISSMGE.

-         Each award will consist of a certificate and a cheque for 500 UK Pounds.

 

-         The Conference begins on 3^rd and 4^th of Oct. 2009, two days before the 17^th ICSMGE 2009 in Egypt;

-         being member of ISSMGE via IGS;

-         Less than 36 years old on 31st December 2008;

-         Two nomination may be made by IGS based on abstracts submitted to IGS;

-         There are no preferences for themes of the conference. Abstracts with about 250 words and final papers should be between 2 and 4 pages, having a single author attending in conference;

-         Dead line for abstract submission to IGS is 12 Feb. 2009;

-         Deadline for full paper submission 15^th May 2009 via IGS;

-         450 $US registration fee to be paid before 15^th May 2009. This fee will include: Full accommodation from 2^nd to 7^th of Oct. (5 nights) at the El-Mahrousa Hotel, all meals and tea breaks and conference documents

The eligible and interested members are requested to send the required information for one or both programs for me (fardin@sharif.edu) as soon as possible within one week. Also, please do not hesitate to ask, if there is any questions regarding the programs.

 

Best regards,

 

 

Head of Scientific Committee &