Opportunity for Postdocs: NRF Global Young Scientists Summit - INTERNAL COMPETITION REQUIRED

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Forwarded message for MIT Postdocs:

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The National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore is spearheading the 
organization of the 2nd Global Young Scientists Summit at one-north 2014 
(GYSS at one-north), an international multi-disciplinary research summit, 
in Singapore from 19 January (Sunday) to 24 January (Friday), 2014. The 
inaugural GYSS at one-north 2013 attracted close to 280 bright young 
international scientific talents to Singapore, where over the course of 
a week, had close interactions with 16 eminent scientists, ranging from 
Nobel Laureates, to Turing Awardees, Fields Medallists and Millennium 
Technology Awardees. Both participants and speakers also had the unique 
opportunity to immerse themselves in the local research, education and 
innovation eco-system. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s 
participation in the GYSS at one-north 2013 was much appreciated and we 
certainly hope that once again, we will be able to have your support in 
2014.

MIT has been asked to nominate *a total of five participants* made up of 
3 PhD students and*2 postdocs*to attend the National Research Foundation 
(NRF) of Singapore International Summit:

"*Global Young Scientists Summit @ One-North: An International Meeting 
of Bright Young Researchers, Nobel Laureates and Eminent Scientific Leaders"
January 19-24, 2014, in Singapore
*The nomination process is being coordinated jointly by the Office of 
the Vice President for Research (for postdocs) and the Office of the 
Dean for Graduate Education (for graduate students).

*NRF will cover all**local expenses only; participants or their research 
advisors are responsible for airfare*.

*Eligibility*:

  * Full time PhD student or POSTDOC at MIT, under age 35
  * Fields: Multi-disciplinary (*Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Medicine,
    Mathematics, Computer Science, Technology/Engineering*); focus is on
    use-inspired research to address major global challenges
  * Demonstration of passion and interest in research
  * Strong organizational support, preferably recommendation letter from
    academic advisor or supervisor
  * Possession of good English skills for active discussion and
    engagement with peers and speakers, demonstrated strong academic
    achievement in area of research, assessed within the top 5-10
    percent of cohort

*
*Please send the following materials (in 1 pdf file if possible) to 
*Debra Martin_debra at mit.edu _by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
*

  * Cover letter as to why this opportunity would benefit their doctoral
    education
  * CV
  * Half page research summary
  * Letter of recommendation and support from faculty advisor *(please
    indicate source of funding for airfare)
    *


If I receive more than 2 applications, the MIT Selection Committee will 
choose the 2 postdoc finalists.

MIT will provide our 5 nominations to the NRF by July 31, 2013. Selected 
participants will be informed by the NRF to complete an online 
applications by September 30, 2013.

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Debra L. Martin, Programs Manager
MIT
Vice President for Research Office, Room 11-268
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA  02139
617-258-0310, 617-252-1003 (fax)
debra at mit.edu

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