CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Dedicated to Physics)

Every year, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is dedicated to one of the three natural science Nobel Prize disciplines of Chemistry, Physics and Physiology/Medicine. Once every five years, an interdisciplinary meeting featuring all three natural sciences will be held. In addition, a Lindau Meeting that focuses on the Economic Sciences is held every three years.

Around 500-600 undergraduates, PhD students and post-doc researchers from all over the world are given the golden opportunity every year to convene with about 30 Nobel Laureates in Lindau. The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings foster the exchange among scientists of different generations, cultures and disciplines.

The 69th Lindau Meeting that will be held from 30 June to 5 July 2019 will be dedicated to the field of Physics. The Malaysian participation to the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings serves to:

• Develop high-skilled human capital in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI);
• Provide an opportunity for Malaysian young scientists to build their network of international contacts; and
• Produce young scientists with specialised skills in niche areas where Malaysia is lacking in our own experts or talents.

On that note, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia is calling to Malaysian young scientists to apply for the 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (dedicated to Physics).

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must possess the following criteria:

• Malaysian citizens, working or studying in Malaysian higher learning institutions and centres of excellence.
• Show genuine interest in science and research through an essay that is part of their application submission.
• Receive strong support of their application by their academic advisor and/or by internationally renowned scientists, through a detailed recommendation letter.
• Fluent in English and capable of active participation in discussions.
• Not older than 35 years of age.
• Have not participated in previous Lindau Meetings.

Interested applicants are required to complete and submit their application on www.mytopscientists.org. New applicants are required to create an account with the database. The instructions on how to register on the website can be found here.

For more information regarding the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, please contact Ms Aimi Suraya at suraya@akademisains.gov.my.