THE 66TH LINDAU NOBEL LAUREATES MEETING 2016 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), is seeking candidates to participate in the 2016 Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting to be held from 26 June to 1 July 2016 in Lindau, Germany. The 66th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting, dedicated to Physics, will be attended by Physics Nobel Laureates and about 400 highly-talented young scientists from across the world. Participation in the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting is a prestigious award under the Patronage of former German President Horst Köhler and funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Bunderministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit. The award is worth about €5000 per individual, including a travel grant. Eligibility Eligible applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to the field of Physics, closely related disciplines and interdisciplinary work. All nominated participants should meet the following criteria to participate: 1. Applications are open to early-career South African citizens or permanent resident students and researchers comprising a mix of (1) Masters and doctoral students; and (2) postdoctoral students. 2. Applicants must be 35 years or younger at the time of the meeting. 3. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic accomplishments. 4. Applicants should be able to communicate in English, and have the desire to participate in discussions. 5. Applicants should not hold a permanent position (scientists with permanent positions, in particular a professorship, will not be considered). 6. Applicants should not have participated in previous Lindau meetings. 7. Applicants should commit themselves to be present for the full duration of the meeting. Applications should be sent to: [email protected] Applicants should submit the following documents: 1. Completed application form (incomplete forms will not be considered) 2. Curriculum vitae 3. At least one letter of recommendation/Reference from a supervisor and possibly another researcher

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Note Further communications and guidelines will be given to the shortlisted applicants Final selection will be done by the Lindau Nobel Laureate Council and Foundation Deadline for sending nominations is Wednesday 14 October 2015. For any further information please contact: Mr Ntambudzeni Tshiswaise Tel: +27(0)12 349 6648 Email: [email protected]

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