Call for Applications – Scientific awards assigned by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened applications for two scientific awards
1) Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award
The Award aims at recognizing the work of an Italian scientist up to 35 years of age who has remarkably contributed to the advancement of science and technology while performing her/his research abroad, thus improving Italy’s S&T relations with foreign countries and international organizations. The award is dedicated to Italian independent scientists with 3 to 7 years of experience since completion of their PhD degree, holding a very good scientific track record and carrying out top level research activities in collaboration with foreign scientists active in the country where they live and work. Research activities within multilateral organizations are also eligible. Terms, conditions and deadline to submit nominations are set out in the COMPETITION NOTICE.
2) Science, She Says!
The Award aims at recognizing 5 outstanding junior female scientists (under 40) who have remarkably contributed to the advancement of bilateral scientific cooperation in any field of science and technology. The 5 young foreign researchers will be selected from 5 geographical areas: Africa and the Middle East; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Central and South America; North America. Terms, conditions and deadline to submit nominations are set out in the COMPETITION NOTICE.
Nominations must be submitted by an scientist who is holding a leading position in a Scientific Academy, University, Research Institute or S&T Department of the Government of the country in which the nominee is working. Self-nominations are therefore not eligible.
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