Fund Details
World Economic Forum, Young Scientists 2018
Sponsor Name
World Economic Forum
Nominations Available to Institution
6
Sponsor Deadline
1/31/2018

Brief Description:

Each year, the World Economic Forum honors 50 extraordinary scientists under the age of 40 for their contributions to advancing the frontiers of science, engineering and technology. These selected scientists become members of the WEF's Young Scientists Community.

In 2018, Young Scientists have the opportunity to attend the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, taking place in China at the end of June (exact dates to be confirmed).

Harvard University, as a single institution, may put forward three women and three men in consideration of this prestigious event. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal process to select nominees from Harvard University.


Description:

Each year, the World Economic Forum honors 50 extraordinary scientists under the age of 40 for their contributions to advancing the frontiers of science, engineering and technology. These selected scientists become members of the WEF's Young Scientists Community.

In 2018, Young Scientists have the opportunity to attend the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, taking place in China at the end of June (exact dates to be confirmed).

Harvard University, as a single institution, may put forward six nominations, three women and three men under the age of 40, in consideration of this prestigious event. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal process to select nominees from Harvard University.


Application Information:

Applicants will be asked the following (this information will appear again on each applicant's individual application dashboard):
  • Tell us about your research, and why it matters. (Maximum 200 words)
  • What issues would you like to advance with the help of the Young Scientists community? (Maximum 150 words)
  • Please provide a current CV, no preferred format




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Institution
  • Harvard Business School
  • Harvard Divinity School
  • Faculty of Arts and Sciences
  • Graduate School of Design
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
  • Harvard Kennedy School
  • Harvard Law School
  • Harvard Medical School (Quad)
  • Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)
    Position
    • Faculty/Assistant Professor
    • Associate Professor
    • Professor/ Senior Faculty
      Type of Competition
      • Limited Submission
        Discipline
        • Basic Science
        • Clinical Science
        • Environmental Science
        • Engineering
        • Life Science
        • Population Science
        • Multidisciplinary
        • Physical Science
        • Translational Science
          Type of Award
          • Early Career
          • Travel