Recently, the "2024 Sustainable Development Young Scientist Award" global call for applications has been officially launched by the Wenzhou World Youth Scientist Growth Foundation, the World Youth Scientists Association (provisional), and the International Research Center for Sustainable Development Big Data.
Global Call for Applications. Organizers provide images.
The 2024 Sustainable Development Youth Scientist Award requires applicants to be under 45 years old (born after January 1, 1979). Applicants of any gender and nationality who have made significant innovative basic research contributions to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the field of natural sciences, or who have provided key technological and engineering support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the field of science and technology, and have achieved significant practical results, are eligible to apply (previous winners and those with conflicts of interest are not eligible to apply).
This year's award focuses on UN Sustainable Development Goals 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), and Cross-cutting SDG Areas (multiple SDG goals), totaling 8 areas.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on July 31, 2024, Beijing time. Applications can be submitted through self-nomination or nomination by recommendation. Self-nomination requires candidates to apply online on the application website (https://yssdgsaward.wyss.org.cn/) before the deadline; recommendation-based nominations need to be endorsed by a well-known expert or institution in the same field, and the candidate must apply online on the application website before the deadline.
Timeline of Awards. Provided by the organizer.
This year, up to 5 winners will be selected, each receiving a prize of 1 million RMB that can be freely used. Additionally, winners will be recommended to join the World Association of Young Scientists, participate in high-level international conferences such as the World Young Scientist Summit and United Nations-related activities, receive priority support for research projects, and enjoy local talent benefits.
Candidates entering the final evaluation list will receive additional benefits besides the prize money.
The Wenzhou World Young Scientist Growth Foundation is a non-profit organization jointly established by Chint Group, Qingshan Holdings, Semir Group, and Academician Li Xiaokun. Its main activities include conducting scientific award selections, supporting the establishment and operation of the World Association of Young Scientists, organizing the World Young Scientist Summit, funding academic exchanges, talent development, scientific journal publications, and international scientific exchange activities. The World Association of Young Scientists (WAYS) is an international, academic, non-profit social organization voluntarily formed by young science and technology organizations, universities, professional research institutions, etc., at the international, regional, or national level. The International Research Center for Sustainable Development Big Data is the world's first international research institution using big data technology to serve the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
