Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore (GYSS) - Travel Awards

Singapore’s National Research Foundation invites applications for the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS). Hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister, GYSS is an annual gathering that brings bright young researchers (graduate students and postdocs) together with top scientific minds from around the world to discuss science and technology trends and how research could address major global challenges. It was started in 2013 with the objective of helping young scientists pursue their scientific dreams through close interactions with distinguished scientists and researchers, and with peers. GYSS is a multi-disciplinary summit that covers topics including chemistry, physics, medicine, mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Speakers include recipients of the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, Millennium Technology Prize, and Turing Award.

The 2024 conference will operate in-person in Singapore, and it will run January 8-12, 2024. Activities include plenary lectures, small groups, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking events. Attendees may have the opportunity to give a short presentation on their research live on-stage or through poster sessions. Attendees will also be able to visit Singapore’s institutions of higher learning and prominent landmarks as well as enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Singapore.

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Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you under the age of 35?
  2. Have you previously attended a GYSS in-person?
  3. For applicants not holding US citizenship: Will you have a valid US entry visa for return to the US following the trip?
  4. Please upload a pdf of your updated CV.
  5. Please request a letter of recommendation from your current advisor. The letter should be a maximum of two pages. PLEASE LET THEM KNOW YOU WILL BE REQUESTING A LETTER NOW! They will not be requested until your application is submitted, and we want to give them as much time as possible to submit.
  6. Explain in detail why you wish to attend the GYSS conference. In your response, do not merely describe the conference itself -- you can assume that the selection panel already knows about the conference's offerings. Instead, talk about your motivation for attending the conference, what you aim to learn and achieve at the conference, and what impact you hope the conference will have on your studies, research, and career plans. (Limit: 3,000 characters, including spaces)
  7. RESEARCH SUMMARY. In the space below, explain your current research. Be sure to include statement of problem, significance, research question (or hypothesis, aims, or engineering goal), methods, and timeline. The Research Summary must be written in a manner that can be understood by non-specialists. (Limit: 3,000 characters, including spaces)
  8. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and broadening participation in computing (BPC) are an important part of the UIUC CS mission. Please write a brief paragraph telling us how DEI figures into your past and present teaching, research, community engagement, and your lived experience? How do you imagine incorporating attention to DEI into your future work?
  9. To the best of my knowledge, I have not committed any action that violates the UIUC Student Code or the CS Department Values and Code of Conduct.
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