Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025 - Applications Now Open

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol49 Issue28 22–26 July 2024

*Please note that if the applicant is a student enrolled in a coursework program they must have a letter from their College Dean or Associate Dean endorsing their application.

Overview
Since 2013, the GYSS has been bridging the gap between aspiring researchers and the foremost scientists and technologists of various fields. All attendees will have the opportunity to engage and connect with distinguished speakers, which include recipients of the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, Turing Award and Millennium Technology Prize. 

The Summit offers a series of activities, including live plenary lectures, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking platforms. Participants will also stand a chance to:

1. Be part of small group informal sessions with their pre-selected speaker(s);
2. Present their research on stage or through poster sessions; and
3. Visit institutes of higher learning and other prominent landmarks in Singapore.

Access this link to view the highlights from past Summits, and visit the website for additional info.

Mode of participation
Attendance of the GYSS is on-site in Singapore.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Nominees should be from the following categories:

• Undergraduate students
• Graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral)
• Post-doctoral researchers or equivalent (≤5 years after obtaining PhD degree at the time of the Summit)

All nominees should meet the following criteria:

• Show a genuine interest in science and research;
• Show a strong commitment to their principal field of study and to interdisciplinary work;
• Received the endorsement of an organisation that was invited to provide nominees (i.e. nominated through ANU);
• Be fluent in English to actively participate in discussions;
• Not have participated on-site in previous GYSS, with the exception for GYSS 2021 and 2022 (online editions); and
• Not have a permanent position (in general, scientists with permanent positions, in particular the professor/tenure level, will not be admitted to the Summit
• Even distribution of genders where possible is strongly encouraged
  
  

Agreements Regarding Costs of on-site participants
The GYSS Organizing Committee will cover ONLY the following items for each participant: 

• Local hotel accommodation for only overseas-based Participants ((Twin-sharing from 6 Jan to 10 Jan 2025)
• Transportation between hotel to Summit venue (i.e. NO airport transfers); and
• Some catered meals (details to be confirmed closer to date) 

There is no registration cost to participate at GYSS.

For clarity, the Summit will NOT cover:

• International travel arrangements / costs to and from Singapore;
• Hotel accommodation for locally-based Participants.

Flight Arrangements: Please note that Participants would need to arrange for their own flights to and from Singapore. 

Participants may be eligible to apply for the Vice-Chancellor's HDR Travel Grants 

Nominations
The ANU are able to nominate up to 5 participants. Please note that a nomination by ANU does not guarantee an invitation to participate in GYSS. The GYSS Organising Committee reserves the right to shortlist the nominees.

ANU Applications
Any candidate who wishes to apply will need to email the following documents to gro@anu.edu.au by COB 2/08/2024 to be considered for selection as one of the ANU nominees: 

• Selection Criteria: One page addressing the selection criteria.
• CV: A short CV (no fixed format but should highlight research interests, education background, awards and key publications), and
• Support: A letter from a supervisor or Head of Research School in support of the person’s application. Please note that if the applicant is a student enrolled in a coursework program they must have a letter from their College Dean of Associate Dean endorsing their application.

Timeline
Date - Description
1/07/2024 - ANU applications advertised and open
2/08/2024 - Applications close
By 28/08/2024 - ANU GYSS 2025 Selection Panel to determine ANU nominees (up to 5 Participants may be nominated)
30/08/2024 - ANU nominees and unsuccessful ANU applicants notified by email
Aug – September 2024 - ANU nominees will be contacted by National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) (via their ANU email address) to complete their registration for shortlisting
TBC - ANU nominees will be informed of the status of their applications by NRF