Fellowship in Social Sciences and Technology for Young Scientists from Next Einstein Forum 2019

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) invites Africa’s young scientists and technologists to apply for the 2019 fellowship program to show their projects on the global stage. Applications to the program are open to Africans from around the world – including those who currently reside in the Diaspora – in all fields of science, including the social sciences and technology. Each class of NEF Fellows is a unique and diverse group that is representative of a wide range of research interests, experiences and perspectives but united in their extraordinary achievements, dedication to a global understanding of science and passion to improve Africa’s representation on the global scientific stage.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Be 42 of age or less as of December 31, 2019
2. Hold a passport from an African country
3. Hold a PhD in a field of science, technology, Engineering, Mathematics or the social sciences
4. Have a demonstrated track record of research that have global impact
5. Passion about raising Africa’s profile globally
6. Ability to clearly present their work to an audience in English or French

Selection criteria:

1. Outstanding academic qualifications like publication record, prizes, independently raised funding, number of patents: 30%
2. Academic maturity and clear evidence of scientific potential: 30%
3. Relevance and impact: 20%
4. Communication skills: 10%
5. Other distinctive characteristics: 10%

Benefits:

1. Attend the prestigious NEF Global Gathering in 2020 in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2020 alongside Nobel Prize winners, experienced and emerging scientists, Head of State and representatives from leading global corporations
2. Attend the NEF community of Scientists Annual Meeting with previous fellows and ambassadors
3. A unique opportunity to present your research and innovations as an example of the potential of young, exceptional and scientific talent from Africa
4. Collaborate with, receive mentoring from and partner with leading scientists, policy-makers, industry representatives and civil society leaders as well as other young African scientists
5. Contribute to the establishment of a positive global view of science in Africa
6. Program participation and application are completely free

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