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 receive 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 Societyís 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.
Awards
and Grants:
1.
The Annual Award
An
annual award of £100 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 candidateís 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
£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 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. See
new guidelines in this Bulletin.
3.
The Sir Charles Maurice Yonge Award
This
award is valued at £100 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.
Subscriptions
The
Annual Subscription for Ordinary Members and Student Members is due
on 1st January each year. The subscription rates for 2000 are:
Ordinary
Members £36 (or US$ equivalent)
Student
Members £22 (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)
Bankers 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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