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Training
programme on deciphering and preparing critical edition of unpublished medical
Manuscripts
Brief
Description of the Programme
FRLHT is embarking on conducting a Training
programme on deciphering and preparing critical edition of unpublished medical
Manuscripts. This programme is targeted
towards those who are genuinely interested in knowing more about ancient Indian
medical heritage, especially the literary aspect, its preservation and
propagation.
The duration of the course will
be two moths. The exact dates will be
intimated to the selected candidates.
The course is slated to be held during the months of August and
September 2010 tentatively.
1. Training in different ancient
scripts used in medical mss like Grantha, Malayalam, Sharada and Newari.
2. Training in Manuscriptology with
focus on medical manuscripts
3. A specific medical manuscript (or
part thereof) will be given to each of the candidates who will be trained in
deciphering, editing and if possible translating the same into certain
language(s).
1. Curators / Researchers of various
institutions having manuscripts collections
2. Lecturers / Faculty members of
various colleges of Ayurveda
3. Students / Researchers /
Practitioners of Ayurveda who have completed BAMS Degree and are interested in
research work
4. Others who do not fall under any
of the above categories, but having genuine interest in the present topic and
who apply and obtain prior written permission from FRLHT to attend the course
Ø Those selected to attend the
training programme will be provided free boarding and lodging and other basic
facilities at the campus of FRLHT.
Ø Course material specifically
prepared for this purpose will be provided to all the participants free of
cost.
Ø Those selected to participate
will be considered to be ‘On duty’ from the respective institutions, and
attendance certificate to that effect will be given by FRLHT.
Ø Travelling allowance (limited to
II AC Train fare) to and from the location of the course will be reimbursed to
participants on producing documentary evidence of the same.
Ø A participation certificate will
be given to those who complete the course successfully.
Ø Participants will be assessed for
quality and quantity of efforts they put in to learn and understand the
contents of the course and the top three participants will be given special
prizes and certificates of merit.
Conduct
expected of the attendees of the Course
Ø Attendees of the course are
expected to have genuine interest in the course.
Ø They are expected to approach the
topic with sincerity and seriousness.
Ø All the classes are to be
compulsorily attended by all candidates who have been selected for the
same. Permission to skip classes will be
granted only in deserving cases or emergencies at the sole discretion of the Chief
Coordinator of the course.
Ø Discontinuation of the course
midway is strictly prohibited.
Ø Candidates are expected to
maintain decorum and dignity during the entire period of the course.
Further
opportunities of the attendees of the Course
Ø Attendees of the course who
successfully complete the course and show exceptional talent and inclination in
deciphering medical manuscripts and preparing critical editions etc will be
considered for employment in FRLHT.
Ø Efforts will also be made to get
placements for such candidates in prestigious institutions in India or abroad.
Candidates
interested in attending the course are suggested to download the application
form from the website, or use the same given below and register for the course
by sending the same by email as well as by post along with the endorsement of
the head of the institution stating that the institution will spare the
services of the candidate for the duration of course (approximately two months)
in the prescribed proforma enclosed herewith.
For further details contact:
Dr. M.A.
Alwar,
Coordinator,
Medical
Manuscripts Training Programme
FRLHT,
Bangalore
Telefax: 080
– 28562948
Email: m.a.alwar@gmail.com