Participation Funding in BRICS Young Scientist Conclave, Russia by DST
Designation/Position- BRICS Young Scientist Conclave
BRICS Young Scientist Forum invites application for BRICS Young Scientist Conclave from eligible and interested candidates
About- The idea of the BRICS Young Scientist Forum was adopted at the 2nd BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting. As part of BRICS YS Forum’s activities, the 1st BRICS Young Scientist Conclave was held in Bangalore (India) in September 2016, the 2nd Conclave was held in Hangzhou, China during July 2017, 3rd in South Africa in June 2018 and 4th in Brazil in 2019. BRICS Young Scientist Conclave
Research/Job Area- Science, Technology and Innovation (Ecology, Materials Science and Artificial intelligence)
Location- Chelyabinsk, Russia
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Eligibility/Qualification–
- Scientists/ engineers/ technologists/ innovators/ science journalists-educatorsscience, science literacy and popularizing professional / specialists on translational aspects of research and technology integration in society-market / researchers in the subject areas of Ecology, Materials Science and Artificial intelligence and holding a Masters degree (Ph.D. students) or Ph.D. degree up to the age of 40 years as on the last date of submitting the applications are eligible to apply.
- Master / Doctoral degree in Ecology, Materials Science and Artificial intelligence and less than 40 years of age
- Young innovators must be up to 30 years old.
- The candidates working in private company /Industries are not eligible to apply.
- The applicants who have already participated in the previous editions of BRICS Young Scientist Conclaves are NOT eligible to apply.
Job/Position Description-
As a follow up of the above and to implement the BRICS Leaders’ Declaration on “strengthening cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, especially leveraging young scientific talent for addressing societal challenges; creating a networking platform for BRICS young scientists”, and implement the instructions of BRICS ministers, the 5th edition of the BRICS Young Scientist Conclave is tentatively scheduled to take place in Chelyabinsk, Russia during 7-11 September 2020 (The venue and dates of the Conclave is likely to change depending upon the Covid-19 related situation globally)
The 5th BRICS YSF programme will include the following activities:
Three Parallel Sessions on the Thematic Areas: Ecology, Materials Science and Artificial intelligence (See Annex 1)
BRICS Young Innovator Prize. Thematic Areas for projects are Ecology, Materials Science and application of Artificial Intelligence in the areas of Ecology and Materials Science (see Annex 2)
Science Communication Program (youth science networking and activities)
Funding support
The International air travel-related expenses (airfare, medical insurance, visa fee, etc) shall be met by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India) whereas the entire local hospitality ie food, accommodation and local transport in Russia will be supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russian Federation for the entire duration of stay in Russia.
PARTICIPANTS– Per each BRICS country 21 participants are expected:
- 5 young scientists for thematic area «Ecology»;
- 5 young scientists for the thematic area «Materials science»;
- 5 young scientists for the thematic area «Artificial Intelligence»;
- 4 young innovators with projects for thematic areas Ecology, Materials Science
and Artificial Intelligence applied in Ecology and Materials science areas; - 1 independent jury member for the Young Innovators Prize;
- 1 Head of Delegation (representative of the STI Ministry);
All participants will have an opportunity to attend the activities of Science
Communication Program.
How to Apply- The application is required to be submitted online ONLY at http://www.brics-ysf.org/ No other form and/or channel of submission of the application shall be entertained.
Hardcopies are not required to be submitted.
The following additional documents are required to submitted along with the application form Enclosures:
(1) Brief CV of the applicant (Maximum 2 pages)
(2) One reference letter from peer/guide/mentor/academician/scholar etc indicating your research interests and achievements.
(3) Copy of the first and last page of the passport
Last Date for Apply– 15 July 2020 (midnight)
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