The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is a scientific conference that takes place every year in Lindau, Germany. Nobel Laureates convene to meet with outstanding young scientists from all over the world. The aim is to foster interactions between scientists of different generations, cultures, and disciplines. The basis of these meetings is on the principle of dialogue. Further, the different session activates the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and experience among the Nobel Laureates and young scientists.

This call is an invitation to young African scientists in the field of Economics (graduate students and postdoctoral or early tenure-track scientists) to submit their interest for nomination for the 7th Meeting of Nobel Laureates on Economic Sciences. AAS seeks to nominate candidates from all the five regions of the continent.

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) in partnership with the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings and the Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings will support the participation of early-career African scientists in the three Natural Science fields and Economics at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. Moreover, eligible young participants to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings are among (1) undergraduate students; (2) masters and doctoral students; and (3) young postdoctoral scientists in the three natural and economic sciences.

Fully Funded Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2020

The African Academy of Sciences will bear the cost of an economy return air ticket to Lindau and part of their registration fee. Further, the Lindau Foundation will cover the remaining part of the registration fee, accommodation, and meals. Selected candidates will receive further guidelines regarding their air ticket, accommodation, and other materials.

Eligibility for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Candidates are eligible for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2020 if they meet the following criteria:

• not be older than 35 years of age at the date of the meeting with exceptions for special cases (e.g. maternity leave)
• must be nationals of an African country
• Likewise, have a promising research agenda. Postdocs or early tenure-track scientists should have produced outstanding research papers on relevant subjects.
• A candidate should demonstrate a pronounced interest in the international dialogue within the academic community
• receive strong support of their application from either their supervisor/academic advisor/head of institution/ an AAS Fellow/internationally renowned scientist, who knows the applicant well, through a detailed letter of recommendation. Moreover, the recommendation greatly influences the evaluation
• be fluent in English as well as prepared to actively participate in discussions with laureates and young scientists
• belong to the top five percent of their class
• However, candidates may not already have a permanent position
• Nor have participated in previous Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
• Also, commit themselves to be present in Lindau for the full duration of the meeting

How to apply for the 7th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting?

In order to participate in the 7th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2020, the applicants must register for meeting before the deadline. The application process requires candidates to complete online registration at AAS registration portal. While registering the application, the candidates must provide basic information as well as other information as per the requirement.

Deadline

The African Academy of Sciences accepts the application for the 7th Lindau Noble Laureate Meeting until 24 September 2020. Applications arriving after the deadline are not valid.