Shamsher Prakash Foundation solicits nomination (no application) for the 2012 SHAMSHER PRAKASH RESEARCH AWARD for young engineers, scientists and researchers (40 years or younger, Date of Birth 03-31-72 or later) from all over the world. Nominations are invited so as to reach the Honorary Secretary on or before March 31, 2012.

The candidates should be specialists in Geotechnical Engineering and/or Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and it is necessary that they have significant independent contributions and show promise of excellence in research.

The Award consists of cash prize US $1100.00 and a plaque. The nominations may be made on a plain paper and submitted electronically.