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No E 1397 Kolhapur Bombay
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Policy Statement
From
its beginning, it has been intended that the TMRF should be devoted to
the Mathematical Sciences in the broad sense, i.e. all areas of
mathematics including computer science. The range of sciences
in
which mathematics plays a important role is huge. Therefore, selecting
appropriate topics, important principles are that no topic is excluded
a priori and that scientific merit is to be the deciding factor. As we
always stress main objective of the TMRF is to
overcome the
normal barriers presented by departmental structures in universities
around the world. Our major criterion in judging the `scientific merit'
of a proposed programme for the TMRF is the extent to which it is
`interdisciplinary'. Naturally this will bring
together
researchers with different backgrounds and expertise; sometimes a
single mathematical topic may attract a wide associates from other
fields. The Scientific Committee, which consists of trustee members and
well-known scientists, therefore works within the following guidelines:
Obviously, our aim is to select programmes which represent serious and important mathematical science and which will attract the very best mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world. However, the TMRF is interested also to proposals of an unorthodox nature if a strong scientific case is made.
Although the TMRF operates on a worldwide basis and contributes thereby to the general advancement of mathematical science, it must also be considered in the context of Indian mathematical science. A natural expectation of all those concerned is that each program will be of benefit to the Indian mathematical community in a variety of ways. If India is strong in the field, Indian scientists will play a major part in the program; if India is comparatively weak in the field, the program should help to raise Indian standards and instructional courses, aimed primarily at younger researchers and research students, would play a vital role here.
- there has to be transparent common ground on which to focus;
- each programme should have a substantial and noteworthy mathematical content;
- each programme should have a wide foundation in the mathematical sciences.
Obviously, our aim is to select programmes which represent serious and important mathematical science and which will attract the very best mathematicians and computer scientists from all over the world. However, the TMRF is interested also to proposals of an unorthodox nature if a strong scientific case is made.
Although the TMRF operates on a worldwide basis and contributes thereby to the general advancement of mathematical science, it must also be considered in the context of Indian mathematical science. A natural expectation of all those concerned is that each program will be of benefit to the Indian mathematical community in a variety of ways. If India is strong in the field, Indian scientists will play a major part in the program; if India is comparatively weak in the field, the program should help to raise Indian standards and instructional courses, aimed primarily at younger researchers and research students, would play a vital role here.
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