WENZHOU, China, May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The global applications for 2024 Young
Scientist Sustainable Development Goals Award (Young
Scientist SDGs Award for short) are open from April 30, 2024 until July
31, 2024 (Beijing
time).
There is a greater need than ever for international
collaboration and open sharing amid the pressing shared challenges
of sustainable development. Recognizing that the future of science
and technology is dependent on today' s youth, the Wenzhou Growth
Foundation for World Young Scientists and the World Association of
Young Scientists (WAYS (preparatory)) are cooperating with the
International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable
Development Goals (CBAS) to initiate the "Young Scientist
Sustainable Development Goals Award" (Young Scientist SDGs Award).
This award aims to inspire adherence to principles while fostering
innovation and free exploration. The award also encourages young
scientists to take on important roles that prepare them to lead the
way toward our sustainable future. The award acknowledges the
remarkable achievements made by young scientists who have made
significant original innovations and breakthroughs in core
technologies, contributing to sustainable development and advancing
human civilization.
Selected Directions of the Award
SDG3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG6 (Clean Water and
Sanitation), SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG9 (Industry,
Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG13 (Climate Action), SDG14
(Life Below Water), SDG15 (Life on Land), SDG Interactions
(Multiple SDGs), a total of 8 areas from the 17 SDGs of United
Nations are selected as the directions of the award.
Qualifications
Young scientists under the age of 45 worldwide (born on or after
January 1st, 1979), regardless of
gender and nationality, who have achieved the following results in
the above award directions are eligible to participate in the
selection: 1.Conduct groundbreaking fundamental research in the
field of natural sciences to contribute to the implementation of
the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 2.Provide
essential technological or engineering support in the field of
science and technology industries to advance the implementation of
the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and achieve
significant practical outcomes. Previous award winners cannot
reapply, and those with conflicts of interest are ineligible to
participate.
Application Method
Applications for the Award can be submitted either by
self-nomination or nomination by others. Self-nomination requires
the applicant to fill in the online application
(https://yssdgsaward.wyss.org.cn/) before the deadline. Applicants
nominated by others need to be recommended by renowned experts or
organizations in the same research field with a letter of
recommendation, and the applicant should complete the online
application form before the application deadline. For any questions
or concerns regarding nominations, please
contact sdg.prize@wyss.org.cn.
Prize
The number of applicants entering the final evaluation
(finalists) shall not exceed 16, with no more than 5 ultimately
awarded the Young Scientist SDGs Award. Each recipient will receive
a prize of 1 million Chinese Yuan (pre-tax) for personal use. They
will also be recommended to become members of the World Association
of Young Scientists, and be recommended to participate in
high-level international conferences such as the World Young
Scientist Summit and relevant activities of the United Nations.
Supportive services will be actively provided, giving priority to
supporting and promoting the landing of research output projects.
They will be provided with local talent benefits. Individuals
entering the finalists will be provided with all the benefits
besides the monetary prize.
Award Ceremony
The 2024 Young Scientist SDGs Award ceremony will be held during
the main session of the 2024 World Young Scientist Summit in early
November 2024. Recipients will have
the opportunity to showcase themselves to the world and may be
invited to deliver keynote speeches during the summit.
Information on the Inaugural Laureates
At the opening ceremony of the 2023 World Young Scientist
Summit, three young professors were given the inaugural Young
Scientist SDGs Award. They are Professor Henry Snaith from the University of Oxford, Professor Xiong Wen (David) Lou from City University of Hong Kong, and Professor Zhang Qiang from Tsinghua University.
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