Outstanding Science Initiative of the Year Award - Exchange and Collaboration - Science

Elaine Pereira, vencedora da categoria “Ciências Exatas, da Terra e Engenharias” do 5º Prêmio Destaque do ano na Iniciação Científica e David Cordingley, Diretor British Council Brasil

Exchange and Collaboration



		International Networking for Young Scientists


		Science Day


		Researcher Exchange Programme


		Innovation and technology transfer


		Other funding opportunities


		Outstanding Science Initiative of the Year Award

	Outstanding Science Initiative of the Year Award


	Young scientist travelled to the United Kingdom under a prize supported by the British Council

In 2007, the second year of the partnership between the British Council and the National Research Council (CNPq), the winner of the category “The Exact Science, Earth Science and Engineering” of the 5th Outstanding Award of the year in Scientific Initiation will be awarded a trip to the United Kingdom to visit centres of excellence in science.

Last year, Carla Freitas, a 21 year old young researcher in the category ‘Life Science’ was awarded a trip to the United Kingdom, funded by the British Council. Carla visited centres of excellence in science such as the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Museum (where the stuffed body of the sheep Dolly is). She also met with the renowned neuroscientist, Baroness Susan Greenfield (click here to see photos). Carla’s project was selected amongst over 400 works. This number of projects represents an increase of 160% in relation to the previous award edition.

During the next 5 years of partnership, we will support all three areas covered by the award (Exact Sciences, Earth Sciences and Engineering; Life Sciences; and Social and Human Sciences, Languages and Arts). The winners of the other two categories will each receive a year’s subscription to Nature magazine.

Our objectives

To encourage young Brazilians in further scientific studies and science-related careers.
To offer to the winner the opportunity to visit the UK and build relationships with renowned institutions in his/her area.

Awards in 2007
Category: “The Exact Science, Earth Science and Engineering”:

One week in the UK plus allowances
A special program to cover the winner’s interests
Visit centres of excellence in science
The opportunity to meet renowned scientists in the winners area of study

Other areas (Life Sciences / Social and Human Sciences, Languages and Arts):

-Subscriptions to Nature magazine

Schedule
20 August 2007 - deadline to submit projects
The application form and further information can be found at CNPQ website (http://www.cnpq.br/premios/2007/destaque_ic/index.htm)

28 September – The results will be announced

01 – 07 October - Ceremony for the winners during the National Science Week

Between October 2007 and to March 2008 – Visit to the UK