Fully Funded ASEAN Science Diplomats Assembly (SDA)
Details
The Call for Applications for the 3rd ASEAN Science Diplomats Assembly (SDA) is now open! Held from 25-30 April 2019, in Balanga City, Philippines, the theme of the assembly is “Empowering Science and Technology Leaders for Smart ASEAN”, and designed to facilitate discussions between scientists and policymakers and to strengthen the integration of science and diplomacy in ASEAN.
One of strategic objectives of the ASEAN is to enhance regional and international cooperation to address the issues of climate change, food security, sustainable energy, water sufficiency, and ecological and environmental stability and their impacts on socio-economic development and health through the implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures, training, and capacity and capability building. And in order to achieve this strategic goal, the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science and Technology Innovation (APASTI) 2016-2025 provides platforms, key considerations, strategies, analysis, and recommendations that will guide the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (COST) to set the tone for implementation.
The objectives of the Science Diplomats Assembly are as follows:
- To identify common problems and challenges in communicating science and technology.
- To build participants’ communication skills and confidence in engaging public audiences.
- To train the participants about the best practices and effective communication mechanisms.
- To capacitate the participants on how to develop grant proposals.
Eligibility
Outstanding Scientists and Engineers in South East Asia
- Not more than 45 Years old
- At least a Masters degree
- Track record in research and development
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Conferences |
|---|---|
| Event Date | 25 April,2019 to 30 April,2019 |
| Deadline | 31 January,2019 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Open to | All |
| Organizer | ASEAN Science Diplomats Assembly |
| Contact the organizer | [email protected] |