The
Malacological Society of London was founded in 1893 for the purpose
of encouraging the study of living and fossil Mollusca, and registered
as a charity in 1978. It is essentially an International Society,
centered in London. The objectives of the Society are to advance education
and research for the public benefit by the study of molluscs from
both pure and applied aspects. We welcome as members all who are interested
in the scientific study of molluscs. There are Ordinary Members, Student
Members and Honorary Members. Members are entitled to recieve a copy
of the Journal and such circulars as may be issued during their membership.The
Society's Web Site is at:
http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/MalacSoc
Publications
The Society has maintained a continuous
record of publishing important scientific papers on molluscs in the
Proceedings, which evolved with Volume 42 (1976) into the Journal
of Molluscan Studies.The Journal is published in annual volumes consisting
of four parts which are received by fully paid-up members and student
members as they are issued.
Members
also receive the Bulletin, the newsletter of the Society, twice a
year. This contains news of interest to malacologists, including reports
of meetings and the Society's Awards, book reviews, and notices of
forthcoming meetings.
Meetings
The objectives of the Society have been
preserved with a long tradition of scientific meetings. However, the
scope of the scientific meetings has also evolved to accommodate changing
emphasis in research.
In
addition to the traditional methods of research on taxonomy and systematics,
new experimental, chemical and molecular techniques will be amongst
the topics considered for discussion meetings and papers for publication
in future volumes of the Journal.
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Awards
and Grants:
1.
The Annual Award
An annual award of £3100 is given
to a person who, in the opinion of the Society's adjudicators, has
made an exceptionally promising initial contribution to the study
of molluscs.
Nominations, from any member of the Society,
must reach the Secretary by 31st October each year, so that the decision
of the adjudicators can be announced at the following A.G.M. Nominations
must give the full name and postal address of the nominee, and the
full reference for the thesis or published work which gives evidence
of the candidate's excellence. The award is made on the recommendation
of three adjudicators who report on the list of nominated candidates
and the reason for their final selection.
2.
Centenary Research Grants
To commemorate its centenary in 1993,
the Society awards grants of up to £3500 to support research
on molluscs likely to lead to publication. Grants are preferentially
conferred on students and researchers without professional positions,
but without regard to nationality or membership of the Society. Preference
is given to discrete researches that are in the subject area covered
by the Journal of Molluscan Studies.
An application form is available from
the Secretary of the Society, and should be submitted together with
a one page summary of the proposed research, a one-page curriculum
vitae and two supporting letters from suitable referees. Completed
application forms should be returned by 31 December to the Secretary
of the Society.
3.
The Sir Charles Maurice Yonge Award
This
award is valued at £3100 and is presented each year, if a suitable
recipient is identified, to a person(s) who has published a paper
in the Journal of Molluscan Studies on the Bivalvia, which, in the
opinion of the Society's adjudicators, makes a significant contribution
to knowledge. No nomination is required. The award is announced at
the A.G.M.
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Subscriptions
The Annual Subcription for Ordinary Members
and Student Members is due on 1st January each year. The 1998 subscription
rates are:
Ordinary Members £32 (or US$ equivalent)
Student
Members £20 (or US$ equivalent)
Methods of Payment
(1) Sterling cheque payable to "The Malacological
Society of London". If you pay by Eurocheque please make the city
of payment Belfast as required by our bankers.
(2) GIRO bank transfer or credit transfer
to our Giro account: 576824003.
(3)
Banker's standing order to: The Northern Bank (Sort code 95-01-49),
49-51 University Road, Belfast BT7 1ND, for the credit of "The Malacological
Society of London" (a/c 91182137). Receipts will only be sent if specifically
requested.
Institutional Subscriptions to the Journal
Enquiries
should be addressed directly to Oxford University Press, Walton Street,
Oxford OX2 6DP, U.K.
Change
of Member's Address
Please use the address slip on the Journal
wrapper to inform us, through Oxford University Press, of a change
of address, or write to the Hon. Treasurer (address below).
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