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The Malacological Society of London, founded in 1893 and registered as a charity in 1978, is 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 receive a copy of the Journal and such circulars as may be issued during their membership. TheSociety's Web Site is at: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/MalacSoc (note that MalacSoc is case sensitive)

Publications

The Society has 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.

Members also receive the Bulletin, the newsletter of The Society, twice a year. This includes reports of meetings and The Society's Awards, book reviews, notices of forthcoming meetings, and other news.

Meetings

The objectives of The Society have been preserved with a long tradition of scientific meetings. The scope of the scientific meetings has evolved to accommodate changing emphasis in research. In addition to the traditional researches on taxonomy and systematics, new experimental, chemical and molecular techniques are amongst the topics considered for discussion meetings and papers for publication in future volumes of the Journal.

Awards and Grants

1. The Annual Award

The annual award, instituted in 1976, is awarded to a person who, in the opinion of The Society's adjudicators, has made an exceptionally promising initial contribution to the study of molluscs. Such a contribution should match the quality and quantity of work of an excellent Ph.D. thesis, but may consist of a set of published papers. The Award consists of £100, a certificate, and two year's membership of The Society. Nominations, accompanied by a copy of the work to be assessed, from any member of The Society, must reach the Secretary by 31st December each year. Candidates do not have to be members of The Society. Submissions are considered by a panel of three adjudicators, and the results are announced at The Society's next AGM. An extended abstract in English should be provided alongside work in other languages, and the adjudicators may, at their discretion, request expert advice from others fluent in the language involved.

2. Centenary Research Grants

To commemorate its centenary in 1993, The Society awards grants of up to £500 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 in the subject area covered by the Journal. An application form is available from the Secretary, 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.

The Sir Charles Maurice Yonge Award

This award, to support work on the Bivalvia, will be made as follows:

(a) as a bursary to support student attendance at a conference or workshop,

(b) as a prize for an outstanding student presentation at a meeting, or

(c) exceptionally, as a prize for an outstanding paper in the Journal by a person starting their career.

The Award has a value of up to £150 for any one holder. Council may make more than one award in any one year.

The designated purpose of the Award for each year will be announced in the February Bulletin and simultaneously on its website, with details and a closing date for applications. In years when a UNITAS Congress is held, the Award is likely to be used to support student participation there. Applicants need not be members of The Society.

Subscriptions

The Annual Subscription is due on 1st January each year.

Ordinary Members £40 (or US$ equivalent)

Student Members £25 (or US$ equivalent)

Methods of Payment:

(1) Sterling cheque payable to "The Malacological Society of London".

(2) 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).

(3) Credit card: The Society can accept VISA and MasterCard payments only. Please provide the Membership Secretary with your card number and expiry data, card type (VISA or MasterCard.), the name on the card, and the cardholder's address (if this differs from your institutional address). 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 inform the Membership Secretary.

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