ext NEF Global Gathering will be held in 10-13 March 2020 in Nairobi, Kenya.
BENEFITS
• Lead NEF Africa Science Week, with the support of NEF staff and resources.
• Ambassadors receive significant exposure to the NEF readership community.
• Have the opportunity to network with other experts and NEF Ambassadors and NEF Fellows, as well as top scientists, social scientists and technology leaders from around the world.
• Have the opportunity to influence science, social science and technology policy through NEF articles and documents and share their own work.
• Get the chance to pitch their own projects and ideas to high profile NEF members and contribute to the establishment of a positive global view of science in Africa.
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY
- 42 years of age or less as of 31.12.2019 (Born after 1 January 1977)
- Resident/citizen of an African country with a history of leadership and engagement in the residing community
- Advanced studies or professional certificates, personal projects, demonstrated entrepreneurial achievements and similar – a PhD is not required
- Applicants are encouraged from all fields of science, including basic sciences, STEM, health and social science fields.
- Outstanding writing and keen critical thinking capabilities, and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated passion for raising Africa’s profile in science and/or social science
- Having an active profile in the community of work/study and/or online including social media
- Able to clearly communicate to an audience in English or French.
The selection will be done by a panel of eminent scientists including members of the NEF Scientific Programme Committee (SPC).
The selection process will aim for the following:
- At least 40% of selected NEF Ambassadors are women
- At most one NEF Ambassador from each African country
The selection process will take into account the following criteria:
- (20%) Advanced studies or professional certificates, personal projects, demonstrated entrepreneurial achievements and similar – a PhD is not required
- Outstanding academic qualifications, as measured by the standards of the particular academic discipline. Examples of notable achievements include:
- Publication record
- Prizes and other awards, such as especially distinguished fellowships or memberships in prestigious academic circles (for example, in high-ranking committees, bodies, academies, etc.)
- Independently raised funding from outside sources in a competitive process
- Number of patents
- The type and number of invited talks at international conferences
- (20%) Demonstrated passion for promoting the sciences, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics or social science in Africa
- (20%) Outstanding writing and keen critical thinking capabilities, and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and the ability to clearly communicate to an audience in English or French
- (30%): You must have an active presence either on one of the social media channels or in a reputable organization in your community. This criteria involves having a strong audience and consistent engagement with your followers.
- (10%) Other distinctive characteristics
