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Young Scientist/technologist award
Purpose and Vision
The Scientific Research Council through the Young Scientist/Technologist Award wishes to recognize young scientists/technologists for excellence of their work and potential contribution to Jamaica’s development. The 2022 award will be presented at the National Inventors & Innovators Award luncheon scheduled for November 17, 2022 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Submissions should reflect the theme of the conference or its sub-themes as outlined below:
Relevant Sub-Themes:
- S&T Policy and Investment for Economic Development
- Innovation Boosting Health and Wellness for a Resilient World.
- Resilient (Restore, Enrich, Sustain) Agriculture and Climate Change: Safeguarding the Food Security of our Nation
- Digital Accessibility, Connectivity and Improved Efficiencies Generated by the Pandemic
- Renewable Energy & Resource Use Efficiency
- ST&I at the Core of Business Success and Resilience
Eligibility
· Applicants must be forty (40) years old or less in the year of the award.
· Jamaican young scientists/technologists who are actively engaged in research relevant to Jamaica’s development.
· Non-nationals doing research relevant to Jamaica’s development and residing in Jamaica for a minimum of ten (10) years.
· Applicants must be duly nominated by an Academic or Research Institution, Holder of a PhD or other Terminal Qualifications
· All applications must be accompanied by a recent curriculum vitae
· Applicants must possess a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) or awaiting viva defense at the time of submission.
Selection Criteria
The winner will be selected based on the following criteria:
1) Creativity, inventiveness, and innovativeness of work submitted
2) Potential social and economic value of work undertaken contributing to Jamaica’s development
3) Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in local/international scholarly journals
4) Evidence of impact of published work (Index, citations etc) or translations of work
5) Oral presentation at the National Science & Technology Conference in the year of the award.
Previous Winners
Dr. Lawrence Williams - 1990
Was the first SRC/Shell Young Scientists. The outstanding results from his research on the biological activity of Jamaica breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) and other local plants.
Dr. Andre Gordon - 1991
Was the recipient selected based on his work on comminuted meat products
Dr. Dan Ramdath - 1992
Was the third recipient of the Award. His research on the rehabilitation of malnourished children using coconut and corn oil-based diets
Dr. Dale Webber - 1993
Was the fourth recipient. This was based on his research on the water quality of the Kingston Harbour
Miss Donna Lewis - 1994
The tradition broke when the fifth award was made to the first female.
Mr. Max Wellington -1995
The sixth recipient. This was in recognition of his work with the Jamaican Yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis)
Partnership and Support
This year’s conference is organized in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through the Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica. These partnerships ensure a rich and diverse program that meets the highest standards of excellence.
Join us at the 31st National Science and Technology Conference as we explore the power of innovation and nuclear technology to create a sustainable future. We look forward to welcoming you to Kingston, Jamaica, for what promises to be an inspiring and impactful event.
