The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) based at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has launched the First Annual ASAIHL-Scopus Young Scientist Awards. We welcome nominations and applications in the fields of Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Agricultural Science.
The awards are open to researchers and members of academe who come from Asia-Pacific countries, except Japan, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. To be eligible, candidates must be less than 40 years of age as of 14 July 2008 and have significant accomplishments in one of the categories mentioned. Winners will be evaluated by three international experts per category based on the number of publications and patents, citations per paper and h-index, and the extent to which their research has led successfully to social, economic, cultural and/or environment benefits. Citations and h-index will be evaluated using the Scopus citation tracker.
The ASAIHL - Scopus Young Scientist Awards are given annually to outstanding young scientists and researchers in Asia-Pacific who have made significant contributions to scholarship and research.
These awards would be given in the following four categories:
- Life Sciences
- Engineering & Technology
- Medicine
- Agricultural Sciences
EligibilityOpen to candidates from Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Candidates should be less than 40 years of age as of July 14th, 2008
Evaluation
- Average number of citations per paper and h-index
- Average number of publications and patents per year
- Documented social impact
Deadlines
- Nominations and Applications open starting July 14th, 2008.
- Close on midnight of October 10th, 2008
- Results to be announced in mid-November
Application Process
Candidates for the award can be put forth by nomination or direct application. All applications and/or nominations must be supported by two letters of recommendation
Application, Nomination and Recommendation Forms can be downloaded here
Candidates for the award can be put forth by nomination or direct application. All applications and/or nominations must be supported by two letters of recommendation
Application, Nomination and Recommendation Forms can be downloaded here
