Deadline: 6 May 2018
Applications are now open for 2018 ASEAN – U.S. Science Prize for Women which is awarded by the United States Government in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The 2018 Prize will provide promising, ASEAN-based, early- to mid-career female scientists with recognition awards from ASEAN and the United States government for their academic and professional achievements.
The 2018 Prize will emphasize the role of female scientists who use their work to better society in sustainable ways and act as role models for other women working in and pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
This year, the Prize theme will focus on precision agriculture in the ASEAN region. The Prize administrators will look to award those working at the intersection of agriculture, digital tools, technology, and data to help smallholder farmers:
- Improve and economize farming practices
- Increase agricultural outputs and livelihoods
- Create sustainability and improve environmental standards
- Adapt to shocks and stressors related to farming in volatile climates
Funding Information
The total amount of prize funding available for winners will be $25,000, and will be provided by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The prize administrators anticipate awarding $20,000 to the first place winner and $5,000 to an honorable mention. Separate provisions will be made for travel and lodging expenses as well as meal provisions for the winners to attend a pitch competition and awards ceremony at an ASEAN ministerial meeting in the Philippines in October of 2018. The winners will receive official award disbursements shortly after the awards ceremony.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to participate in this Prize, applicants must meet all of the following criteria. An applicant must be a:
- Female professional working in applied science
- Citizen and resident of an ASEAN member state
- ASEAN member states include: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
- Holder of a PhD or equivalent degree
- 40 years of age or younger at the time of submission
- Expert / practitioner in this year’s theme of precision agriculture
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit 2018 ASEAN – U.S. Science Prize for Women.