2017 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women

Deadline - June 23, 2017 by 11:59 GMT +7

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Mission to ASEAN, in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL), aim to strengthen ASEAN science and technology capacity and gender equality and improvement through an annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. The 2017 Prize will provide promising, ASEAN-based, early- to mid-career female professionals utilizing applied science with recognition awards from ASEAN and the United States government for their academic and professional achievements.

The 2017 Prize will emphasize the role of female professionals working in applied science who use their work to better society in safe and sustainable ways and act as role models for other women working in and pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This year, the Prize theme will focus on rapid urbanization across the ASEAN region. Applicants should have a background in biotechnology, microelectronic and information technology, or material science and technology.

The prize administrators will look to award those working specifically to address rapid urbanization with a lens towards:

• Health, such as disease spread and mutation, counterfeit medication, or healthcare access
• Transportation and infrastructure improvements
• Workforce development and retention focusing on safety in the workplace (health, machinery safety, pollution)

Please consult the official rules document for further clarifications. A completed application, an uploaded CV, and two letters of recommendation must be submitted no later than June 23, 2017 by 11:59 GMT +7 for consideration.

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