Deadline: 14-Apr-23
Applications are now open for the Chrysalis Award, a flagship leadership programme of young scientist’s network – academy of sciences malaysia (YSN – ASM) to identify and nurture promising PhD candidates to be the future pillars of the Science, Technology, Innovation and Economic (STIE) ecosystem.
15 Selected YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award Finalists will experience continuous support and mentoring for the next five years after the programme. This step ensures that these finalists are empowered to be outstanding researchers who will contribute to Malaysia’s STIE ecosystem.
Objectives
- To identify and recognise the talents of promising future researchers in Malaysia.
- To develop and nurture these future researchers to fulfil their potential.
- To empower these future researchers in alignment with Malaysia’s STIE outlook.
Prize Information
- In recognition of their talents, almost RM 10,000 cash prizes (in total) for the winners and other category for their professional development.
Benefits
- Undergo extensive training with industry experts and academia to be future science leaders.
- Mentoring programme with YSN-ASM Members and Industry
- Open to other dimensions of research that synergise multidisciplinary research collaboration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Malaysian citizens aged 35 years old and below.
- Current final year PhD students studying in Malaysia.
- Research expertise falls within (but not limited to) the following domains:
- Engineering Sciences
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Physical and Chemical Sciences
- Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Science and Technology Development Industry
- Social Sciences and Humanities
Guidelines
Their aspiration for the Chrysalis Award is to build the talents and skills of their young scientists to positively impact the STIE ecosystem and inculcate the spirit of giving back to their society.
The journey of this leadership programme is divided into four stages:
- Identify: Shortlisting of Fifteen young scientists as YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award Finalists.
- Develop: Development of these YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award Finalists through training modules organised by YSN-ASM to bolster relevant transferable skills and networking with outstanding local scientists.
- Recognise: Recognising Three winners for the YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award. These Finalists are shortlisted based on their demonstration of knowledge, enthusiasm, leadership, creativity, teamwork, presentation skills, and performance throughout the workshops and pitching programme.
- Empower: Invitation to all YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award Finalists and Winners to contribute to the STIE ecosystem through YSN-ASM activities for the following years.
For more information, visit YSN–ASM.
