The world’s science academies have been asked to nominate outstanding young scientists to IAP member academies by 31 March 2010 for consideration for participation in IAP's third Young Scientists Confernence held in conjunction with the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions. This year's theme is : Driving Growth through Sustainability

The World Economic Forum and IAP will facilitate the participation of 60 outstanding young scientists in the event, to be integrated into the Forum's meeting which will involve around 1500 participants.

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS BY IAP MEMBERS

1. IAP members are invited to nominate up to FOUR young scientists from
different areas of science and technology.

2. Nominated scientists must be aged 40 or below.

3. Candidates must have demonstrated excellent research accomplishments.

4. Candidates should have some experience in education and/or scientific
administration and leadership qualities.

5. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, and be fluent in
English.

6. Candidates must have demonstrated interest in science policy and
science communication, in addition to their research programs.

7. Candidates must be familiar with global issues and
international programmes in S&T and science-based sustainable
development.

Information on the first and second IAP Young Scientists Conference held
in China in 2008 and 2009 is available at:

http://www.interacademies.net/CMS/Programmes/9506.aspx

Link to the Forum's website: http://www.weforum.org/en/events/AnnualMeetingoftheNewChampions2010/index.htm

IAP Members can contact IAP office at iap@twas.org for the relevant nomination form. Nominations can be made only through IAP Member Academies and not by individual scientists.