THE SECOND US-INDONESIA KAVLI FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
This call for expression of interest is a preliminary announcement in the preparation for The Second US-Indonesia Kavli Frontiers of Sciences symposium, organized jointly by the US National Academy of Science and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI), to be held in July 2012 in Solo, Indonesia.
Background The Kavli-Frontiers of Science Series was inaugurated in Irvine, California on March 2-4, 1989, through a symposium on Frontiers of Science, organized by a committee of young scholars with the support of the National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and the National Academy of Sciences. These annual symposia bring together some of the very best young scientists to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields in a format that encourages informal collectives as well as one-on-one discussions among participants. Speakers are urged to focus their talks on current cutting-edges research in their disciplines to colleagues outside their fields. Typically, these symposia are attended by approximately 80 to 100 scholars, by up to a dozen senior colleagues, and by several science writers. Attendees for the Frontiers of Science symposia are selected from the pool of young researchers (under 45 years of age) who have made significant contribution to science.
The US series inspired bilateral symposia, organized jointly by the US National Academy of Science and national academies from other countries, such as the UK, Japan, China and India. Thus, the Frontiers of Science Symposia have become a fundamental instrument in bringing together the best young scientists„Ÿthe next generation of leaders„Ÿin the field of natural sciences and engineering, in the US and around the world.
The first US-Indonesia Kavli Frontiers of Science symposium was held in July 2011 in Bogor, Indonesia. The symposium covered five topics (alternative/renewable energy, biodegradable plastics, climate change science and impacts, infectious disease, marine microbial diversity, and rice genomics). A total of 70 participants (40 scientist from Indonesia and 30 from USA) were selected by the Organizing Committee for the meeting: eighteen participants gave oral presentations and 52 gave poster presentations, reporting on current research within their disciplines to an academically trained and scientifically diverse audience. They highlighted major research challenges, methodologies, and limitations to progress at the frontiers of their respective fields. All attendees participated actively in general discussion, during which they learned from and form collaborative relationships with other young scientists.
Call for Expression of Interest The Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) has formed an Indonesian Organizing Committee of young scientists„Ÿchaired by Prof. Dr. Ismunandar, with Dr. Rika Raffiudin, Dr. Dwi Susilaningsih, Dr. Ronny Martien, Dr.
Marsia Gustiananda and Dr. Rohani Ambo Rappe as members„Ÿto prepare the Second US-Indonesia Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium, in cooperation with the US Organizing Committee. This meeting will be held in Solo in July 2012.
In developing the topics for the Second US-Indonesia Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium, the Indonesian Organizing Committee invites expression of interest from young scientists of Indonesia to participate in the Second US-Indonesia Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium.
Applicants should:
1. Have a doctoral degree and actively conduct/participate in research as shown by their peer-reviewed international and national publications.
2. No more than 45 years old at the time of application.
3. Submit a brief CV (no more than 2 pages) highlighting their publication list.
4. Include a brief statement (short paragraph, no more than 500 words) on what you would like to present at the meeting if you are selected.
Submission
Application should be written in English and sent to:
marsia@eijkman.go.id; rohani_amborappe@yahoo.com by no later than 2 February 2012.
Why You Should Apply
Selected participants will be sponsored (travel and accommodation) to attend the symposium. You will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your work with 40 of the best US young scientists, interested in collaborating with you in cutting edge research projects. The symposium program would allow visits to your laboratory and institution by interested participants. These are organized to create opportunities for and promote the development of future collaborations.
Website: kavli.aipi.or.id