The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

 

 

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

 

Deadline: 31 January 2021 (2359 CET – Vienna time)

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 30 undergraduate students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment

Our programme aims to attract talented students from around the world, creating a vibrant and diverse atmosphere. It is the perfect preparation for those students who are interested in graduate study in the life sciences arena. Applicants who are successful are provided with accommodation, a travel allowance and a stipend for the duration of the scholarship. The programme, starts on the last Friday in June and finishes on the the last Friday of August each year.

The school is a collaboration between five of Europe’s leading research institutes: Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CEMM), Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI), Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) and the Max Perutz Labs (Max Perutz Labs) and is generously sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Requirements

    Applications from students (BA (Hons), Master, MSc) from all around the world who are undergraduates/master students, and have completed at least two years of university study

To apply you need to have one of the following:

    Completed at least 2 years of a University study (e.g. 2-3 years of a Bachelor Hons study or 1 year of a Master study – by 30 June) as follows:
    (i) In Year 3 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject
    (ii) In Year 4 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject WITH an acceptance or intention to apply to a Master program (this will be checked later)
    (iii) In Year 1 of a 2-year Master course, MSc in a Life Science related subject
    (iv) In Year 2 of a US undergraduate Bachelor in a Life Science related subject
    (v) In Year 2 of a 4-Year BTech (india) in a Life Science related subject

    3-months research experience
    Good academic record
    High level of English language
    Evidence of enrolment in a University programme for the current academic year and the next year (if possible)

Benefits

Scholars will be housed free of charge in student accommodation.

The complex features modern rooms that are internet enabled, fully furnished, and have a shared bathroom and kitchen.
Benefits

    Free student accommodation
    Each student will be awarded a stipend of 1400 euros after tax for the nine-week programme
    Medical insurance is included in the contract for the nine weeks
    A free travel pass providing unlimited use of public transport within Vienna for the duration of the scholarship
    Reimbursement of travel costs to and from Vienna
    Numerous social events

The programme consists of several components:

Research Project

Each fellow will be allocated a faculty member, with whom they will work closely. A diverse range of research projects are available in: Molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, RNA biology, stem cells, and biochemistry. The research project will focus on a current topic in the allocated lab. Supported by a member of the laboratory the scholar will be expected to perform experiments, analyse data, generate ideas, and discuss their results. In addition to practical laboratory work the scholar will also take part in lab meetings and journal clubs.

Lecture Series

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School includes a series of lectures given by faculty members on recent discoveries and state-of-the-art techniques in their respective field. Covering a broad range of topics the lectures will include the latest on small regulatory RNAs, the cell division apparatus and neuronal circuitry. These exclusive lectures will be held in an informal atmosphere to encourage interaction between scholars and faculty.

Scientific Symposium

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School concludes with a scientific symposium. In a short talk each scholar will present her/his findings to students and faculty. Prizes are awarded to the students that give the best presentations.

Summer in Vienna

Vienna offers a rich cultural heritage, splendid museums, a plethora of art galleries, and a vibrant nightlife. With over 120,000 students, and hosting many international organisations the city is both diverse and eclectic. With its low rate of crime, superb public transport, and access to beautiful surrounding regions it is easy to see why Vienna is regularly ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

 

Social Programme

Applicants will be pleased to hear that the scientific program is complemented by an energetic social calendar. This includes: An opening dinner, visits to famous sites in Vienna, a trip to a heurigen, a final Summer School celebration and our regular Friday evening social hours and other campus activities.

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2021

 

 

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

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Submit Nomination – The Roux Prize 2021 Application

 

 

Submit Nomination – The Roux Prize 2021 Application 

Deadline: February 28, 2021

Submit for Nomination – The Roux Prize 2021 Application ( Prize $100,000 USD)

Nominations are now open for the Roux Prize 2021. The Roux Prize seeks to honor individuals or groups from around the world who have used health evidence in bold, innovative and impactful ways.

David and Barbara Roux established the Roux Prize in 2013 to reward innovation in the application of disease burden research. The prize recognizes the person who has used health evidence in bold ways to make people healthier – and to highlight just what’s possible when visionaries use health evidence to change lives.

 

 

Award

    The prize is valued at $100,000 USD and is for the personal use of the recipients.
    An award citation and a medal will also be presented.

 

Eligibility

    Nominations are welcomed from across the globe.
    Preference is given to individuals, but groups are eligible.
    Self-nominations are discouraged.
    Current full-time faculty, fellows, or employees of IHME and the University of Washington are not eligible.

 Nomination

Information included in the nomination form:

    Nominee’s personal information: title, name, degrees, position or role, organization, email, phone number, and physical address.
    Nomination statement (1000 word limit): The nomination statement should express why you feel this candidate is deserving of the Roux Prize. The strongest nominations will be those which:
        Describe the scope and relevance of the problem addressed by the nominee.
        Describe how the candidate used evidence to improve population health. Please include specific examples that highlight the importance of the evidence for achieving the outcome, and highlight the breadth and significance of the impact on the population.
        Describe the nominee and the context in which they performed their work, including any barriers or obstacles they had to overcome to achieve the outcome.
        Describe any innovations the nominee implemented in their use of evidence.
        Describe how the prize would benefit the nominee.
        Optional: Supporting materials. You may provide any documents which provide evidence of the nominee’s achievements and in particular highlight how the nominee used evidence to improve population health and/or the magnitude and relevance of the impact of the nominee’s work. These could include peer-reviewed articles, media publications, letters of support, etc. (5 maximum)
    Nominator’s personal information: title, name, degrees, position or role, organization, email, phone number, and physical address.
        Optional: Co-nominator personal information: title, name, degrees, position or role, organization, email, phone number, and physical address.

The Roux Prize 2021 Application

Click here to nominate

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Npower Nexit Portal Verification or Sign up Issues ? Do this To Verify

 Npower Nexit Portal Verification or Sign up Issues ? Do this To Verify

Verification or sign up Issues ? Do this

Are you having issues accessing the Npower Nexit Portal? The Npower NEXIT Portal seems to be working better than when it was launched. But some people have problems with verification, so we will show you how to verify, our understanding, a lot  Volunteers that have registered via Npower Nexit Portal are yet to receive a verification link to their email. According to Minister for humanitarian affairs, only those who have successfully verified their email after registration will gain access to the Nexit portal.

As you must have noticed, the Nexit portal is still in its construction phase. Remember the Honorable Minister of Humanitarian affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq stated in her latest update that the portal will be up and running before or on Sunday after the portal went on Maintenance mode.

Our recommendation is that when you Successfully register on the Nexit portal and you don’t receive a verification email, you should remain calm because hands are on deck to rectify the issue.

Exited NPOWER VOLUNTEERS are to use THE SAME EMAIL they used in registering for Npower and which is recorded on their Npower profile to register on the NEXIT PORTAL. It is not necessary you use NPVN password for NEXIT but mandatory to use NPVN email for NEXIT.

For those that can not access that same email, reasons been that it has been blocked or suspended, endeavor to direct your enquiries to the support team email: support@n-sip.gov.ng.

If you don’t have access to your Npower email anymore or you encounter problem while registering in the NEXIT portal, especially for those with the defunct Mail@naij.com, you should kindly send the issues to support@n-sip.gov.ng clearly indication the following:

Your former email address and your new email address
Npower ID/Program
You should properly indicate in the subject of your email the problem when sending an inquiry mail to the NSIP Support team.

Are you an Npower batch A or B beneficiary ? login to Npower Nexit Portal here > https://nexit-fmhds.cbn.gov.ng/

Npower Nexit Portal Verification or Sign up Issues ? Do this To Verify

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2020-2021 The Place Graduate Management Trainee Programme for Young Nigerian Graduates

2020-2021 The Place Graduate Management Trainee Programme for Young Nigerian Graduates

The Place are a profitable player in the QSR industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of +1400 employees. Currently, our operations span across 21 locations (18 stores, 3 clubs, 4 lounges, 3 hotels and 4 central operation units) in Lagos, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

The Place current management team consists of experienced hands with over 60 years of experience that spans industry as well as management consulting in foremost multinational professional services companies.

The Place are constantly on the lookout for great talents who will work with us to build a brand that is passionate about delivering excellent services to our customers.

So, if you are looking for exciting opportunities for self and career growth; YOU are the TALENT we are looking for!

2020-2021 The Place Graduate Management Trainee Programme Job Description

We are seeking an eager, motivated and young talents to join our growing business as management trainee. In this position, you will be given the unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience required for promotion to management positions under direction of experienced personnel. Comprehensive training will include duties in Research, Strategy and Documentation, Operations and Food Production.

2020-2021 The Place Graduate Management Trainee Programme Qualifications

•  Must be open to learning new things, be innovative, creative, and interested in learning every function of the business.
• Have graduated from the University with a minimum of a second class Upper degree in any discipline.
• Must be a fast learner, dynamic and goal-driven with strong analytical skills, communication, interpersonal and business writing skills.
• A self-starter and a team-player with high levels of drive and energy
• Must possess a high level of integrity, determination and personal commitment.
• Must possess strong intellect, enthusiasm and resilience to compete in today’s challenging business environment.
• Sociable and outgoing
• Must have passion for cooking and culinary activities
• Must not be more than 26years old as at December 31st 2020

Additional Information

If you meet the above criteria and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, please send your Curriculum Vitae not later than 2weeks to the date of this publication.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the above criteria

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Place Graduate Management Trainee Programme 2020/2021

Source : Here

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Apply: 2021 Young Engineers Program at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

 

 

2021 Young Engineers Program at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

 

Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Plc (Ikeja Electric), Nigeria's largest power distribution network powers lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence. The company began its new phase of growth and expansion on November 1s...  

 

 

2021 Young Engineers Programme

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience - 2 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Graduate Jobs

 

Responsibilities

• Successful candidates will be expected to work within the power distribution sector with experienced engineers, developing skills and experience in order to become a competent and effective professional Engineer within the Power Sector and provided with challenging job opportunities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferably fresh from the university but certainly with not more than 2 years’ experience
• Must be highly intelligent, hardworking, having the ability to apply common sense in analyzing and resolving problems and who value integrity more than wealth.
• Minimum B.Sc. or, preferably, M.Sc. Degree in Engineering, in one of the following disciplines Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering from reputable Universities with a minimum of 2nd class upper
• Must have completed NYSC
• Maximum age of 27 years as of December 2020.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company on 104.248.56.38 to apply

 

 Apply: 2021 Young Engineers Program at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

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Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application for Emerging & sophomore doc-makers

 Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application for Emerging & sophomore doc-makers

 

 

Deadline: January 14, 2021

Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 for Emerging & Sophomore Doc-makers

Doc Accelerator fellows will participate in a bespoke private lab where they will learn from industry experts and engage in indepth workshops. Fellows will also participate in Hot Docs Festival’s online industry programming. The program will focus on skills training and career advancement with a goal to foster an inclusive new generation of Canadian documentary filmmakers. Select fellows will also take part in a paid professional development mentorship in the year following the Festival.

Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application ELIGIBILITY

Ten to 12 Doc Accelerator fellows will be selected via an open application process. Applicants to the program must be:

• Of at least one of the following priority groups: Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, Francophone, Deaf, or living with a disability
• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada legally entitled to work
• An emerging or sophomore storyteller (i.e. three or fewer professional audio-visual production credits as a director or producer)
• NOT currently enrolled as a student
• Available flexible hours for the paid mentorship program that will take place at a mutually agreed time between April 2021-April 2022
• Able to participate in the Hot Docs Festival and Emerging Filmmaker Lab, which will take place between April 2021 and September 2021

BENEFITS

• Enrollment in the Doc Accelerator Emerging Filmmaker Lab
• Hot Docs industry pass, with access to the Hot Docs Forum, films, networking, conference sessions, programs and services.
• Private intensive creative, professional development, career planning, and skill development sessions
• Specialized lab workshops on fundamentals, including storytelling, funding and producing, the art of pitching, and promotion and distribution
• Access to the Hot Docs Online Community for one year

Festival and Lab
Fellows will participate in a private online lab taking place from April through September 2021. During the lab, fellows will hear from a variety of industry experts and will engage in indepth workshops.

Please note that the lab and all festival events are held in English, applicants should be comfortably fluent in English in order to participate.

Paid Professional Development Work Placement
Fellows will be matched with a successful Canadian documentary professional for a paid mentorship opportunity. The fellows will work remotely with their mentor, with significant focus placed on reaching the participant’s personal goals and outcomes for the experience. The work schedule will be determined by each individual placement and production schedule.

Accessibility Support
Hot Docs will work with selected applicants to ensure they are able to fully participate in the program. Resources such as personal support workers or ASL interpreters can be available as needed on an individual basis.

For more Information: Visit the webpage for Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application for Emerging & sophomore doc-makers 

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Worldwide Fund (WWF) Professional Development Grants (PDGs) 2021 for Mid-career Conservationists

 

Worldwide Fund (WWF) Professional Development Grants (PDGs) 2021 for Mid-career Conservationists

Professional Development Grants (PDGs) provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. This training can include short courses, certificate training, or conferences among other training opportunities.

EFN has adjusted the February 1, 2021 application cycle to support online programs and locally based courses only. Grants will be awarded up to US$2,000 based on program requirements.

 

Individuals from the following countries are eligible to apply. Please note that within the eligible countries EFN gives preference to applicants working in WWF priority regions.

 

• Belize
• Bhutan
• Bolivia
• Cambodia
• Cameroon
• Central African Republic
• Colombia
• Dem. Republic of Congo
• Ecuador
• Fiji
• French Guiana
• Gabon
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Honduras
• Indonesia
• Kenya
• Laos
• Madagascar
• Malaysia
• Mozambique
• Myanmar
• Namibia
• Nepal
• Papua New Guinea
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Republic of Congo
• Solomon Islands
• Suriname
• Uganda
• Vietnam
• Zambia

Worldwide Fund (WWF) Professional Development Grants ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant. Specific eligibility criteria for the February 1, 2021 deadline is included below. Please confirm you meet all eligibility requirements before applying. Approval of online or locally based trainings and conferences is up to the discretion of EFN.

• You must be a citizen of an eligible country.
• You must currently be living and working in your home country.
• You must have at least three years of paid work experience in a conservation-related field in your home country.
• You must have applied to or already be accepted to participate in the proposed training at the time you submit your application.
• Your current work and proposed training must help advance conservation in your home country.
• You must not be enrolled in an academic degree program. Virtual courses that are part of a university degree program or online degree are not eligible.
• You must have approval from your employer to participate in the proposed training and the promise of continued employment.
• You must have a bank account in your own name that can receive US dollars and international wire transfers.
• You must not have received funding from EFN in the past. Previous PDG recipients may be eligible for Alumni Grants.
• The proposed training must take place at least 60 days after the application deadline.
• You must submit all required documents by the application deadline.

 

Additional Criteria for February 1, 2021 Deadline

• Only trainings and conferences that are available online or are locally based are eligible. Locally based courses are eligible if they require limited travel and follow national COVID-19 restrictions.
• Trainings and conferences must be offered through an accredited institution.
• If the proposed training requires an application, you must have already applied to or be accepted to participate at the time you submit your application.
• Courses must be completed no later than November 1, 2021.
• For online trainings or conferences, applicants must have a stable internet connection for coursework and a computer.
• For online trainings or conferences, applicants must meet the minimum requirements designated by their course.
• For online trainings or conferences, priority will be given to courses with a defined start and end date or “live sessions”.

Courses and expenses that will NOT be eligible:

• Online courses that are part of a university degree program or online degree are not eligible.
• EFN will not fund in-person trainings or travel that occurs outside the applicant’s home country.
• Entirely free courses with NO associated fees will not be considered.
• EFN will NOT cover the cost of a computer purchase.

 
 

Worldwide Fund (WWF) Professional Development Grants (PDGs) 2021 for Mid-career Conservationists

Professional Development Grants (PDGs) provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. This training can include short courses, certificate training, or conferences among other training opportunities.

EFN has adjusted the February 1, 2021 application cycle to support online programs and locally based courses only. Grants will be awarded up to US$2,000 based on program requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must complete an application by one of the deadlines noted below. The proposed training must take place at least 60 days after the application deadline to allow EFN time for review, selection, and processing of the grant. 

• February 1, 2021 – ONLINE or local trainings/conferences only
• May 1, 2021
• August 1, 2021
• November 1, 2021

Individuals may submit an online application at any time. Completed applications will be reviewed on the dates noted above, and applicants will be notified of the results within one month after the application deadline.

For the February 1, 2021 deadline, the following costs will be considered at the discretion of the EFN program: registration fees and tuition for virtual trainings and conferences, required books, required materials (e.g. headphones, computer camera, notebooks), required temporary licenses (e.g. GIS, excel), limited travel within home country, and Wi-Fi costs.

For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the WWF Professional Development Grants 2021

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All India Council for Technical Education Pragati/Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2020-2021 for Students in India

 

 

All India Council for Technical Education Pragati/Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2020-2021 for Students in India

Application for All India Council for Technical Education Pragati scholarship scheme for India girls & Saksham scholarship for specially-abled students in India is now open.

The Mission Mode Project (MMP) of National Scholarships Portal under the National e-Governance Plan aims at providing common electronic portal for implementing various Scholarships schemes launched by Union Government, State Government and Union Territories across India.

The last date for the submission of online applications under AICTE Pragati scholarship scheme for girl students & AICTE Saksham scholarship scheme for specially-abled students (Fresh and Renewal cases) has been extended till 31. December, 2020.

 

Scheme – Portal Address

AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme (Fresh Applications) – Portal Address – National Scholarship Portal https://scholarships.gov.in

AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Renewal Applications) Portal Address-  AICTE web Portal at-https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in

AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme (Fresh Applications) – National Scholarship Portal at- https://scholarships.gov.in

AICTE Saksham Scholarship (Renewal Applications) AICTE web Portal at-https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in

The guidelines of the above schemes may be accessed at AICTE website. The students who are eligible and are admitted in the AICTE approved institutions and AICTE approved courses, as per scheme guidelines, may submit their applications for fresh and renewal cases at the respective portal. The students are advised to submit their online applications well in time so that their institutions are able to verify applications within the prescribed timelines.
The last date for first level of verification of applications by institutions of students including re-submitted defective applications and second level of verification by respective State Nodal Officer has been extended till 15th January 2021 and 31st  January 2021 respectively.

The details of online portal for institutions for first level of verification of online applications are as follows:

Pragati/Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2020-2021 Portal Address

AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship schemes (Fresh Applications) – National Scholarship Portal at- https://scholarships.gov.in

AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship Schemes (Renewal Applications) – AICTE web Portal at- https://www.aicte-oragati-saksham-gov.in/institutes/login.php .

The eligible institutions are also advised to verify applications of their students immediately after receiving the applications on the portal.

 

 

 

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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for Early-stage Innovative Startups ($1 Million USD in Prizes)

The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 is a worldwide search for early-stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and/or benefit society and/or the environment.

Register to Participate FOR Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021

You can participate as an individual, as part of a team, or as a business entity. Teams may have a maximum of 5 members. If you are registering as part of a team, your team leader will need to register first and then can invite you to register as a member of the team, using your email address. For detailed eligibility requirements, please visit our Rules page. Once you are ready, click here to register.

Round one opens October 27, 2020 and closes January 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm PST. To prepare your submission you will need to complete an online questionnaire, which will cover the following topics:

Defining the problem you are solving

Explaining the solution, including:

Its benefits and how it uses IoT or digital technologies

How it is unique and will be taken to market

Risks associated with the solution

90-second pitch video explaining the solution

Once you are ready, click here to register (or log in) and prepare your submission.

Submit Your Solution

Once you’ve prepared and double-checked all your materials, have your team leader log onto the Challenge website here. You must upload all materials and submit them before January 29, 2021 at 5pm PT. Remember, you must click submit before the deadline in order for your entry to be considered.

Please check your entry for completeness and ensure your video does not exceed 90 seconds. Also, do not use unlicensed images, music, or video content in your submission.

Judges evaluate submissions and are looking for ideas that are especially innovative and clearly articulate the use of technology, feasibility, and scale of impact.

On March 30, 2021, Semi-Finalists will be invited via email to submit a more detailed proposal.

The round two application window opens March 30, 2021 and closes April 23, 2021 at 5pm PT. Finalists will be announced on June 2, 2021.

In addition to the information provided in round one, the online round two questionnaire for Semi-Finalists will include the following sections:

• Problem and solution summary explanation
• Detailed technical overview of solution
• Dependencies
• Timeline for the next 12-24 months
• Addressable market
• Financial model
• Team bios

If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist, be sure that your team leader logs in to the Challenge website before the April 23, 2021 5pm PT deadline to double check all of the materials and click submit in order to be considered for the final round.

Be sure to check that your content meets the submission guidelines, or your entry may be disqualified. It’s also important to check for completeness, appropriate content, video length, and unlicensed images, music, or video. If your round two application is not submitted by the deadline, it will not be considered.

Vote and Promote

If you are selected as a Finalist, we recommend that you share your participation in the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 with your supporters and invite them to vote for their favorite entries. Voting for the People’s Choice Award takes place from June 2 – 18, 2021.

Celebrate the Winners

Once the submission period closes our judges will begin evaluating the submissions, looking for solutions that are especially innovative and which clearly articulate their use of technology, feasibility and scale of impact. Winners will be announced on June 29, 2021!

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 SPECIAL PRIZES

• $50,000 USD Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD Ethical AI Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD Digital Inclusivity Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD HBCU Startup Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD Pandemic Response Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.

Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize

The Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize will be awarded to a startup using technology to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) in the Earth’s atmosphere. This GHG reduction may come from:

• reductions in GHG emissions released during a product or process life cycle,

• direct removal of GHG emissions from the atmosphere,

• economic use of removed emissions or byproducts,

• implementation of already proposed solutions (such as from Project Drawdown®),

or other innovations to stop the increase—or even reverse—GHG concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere. The winner of the Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize will be awarded $50,000 USD to accelerate the development of their solution.

Ethical AI Prize

The Ethical AI Prize will be awarded to a startup designing artificial intelligence in an inherently ethical manner so that the solution addresses social, environmental, or technological challenges. We believe the ethical use of AI and machine learning can radically accelerate social impact while also reducing unintended societal harm. This $50,000 USD prize is being offered by Cisco’s Emerging Technologies and Incubation Group. The winner of the Ethical AI Prize will also be offered the chance to present their solution and get feedback from the Emerging Technologies and Incubation team. This exclusive opportunity will include up to five hours of technical mentorship in an area of the winner’s choice, plus a session with our engineering team to help expand the solution’s technical scope.

Digital Inclusivity Prize

The Digital Inclusivity Prize will be awarded to a startup using technology to ensure that no one is left behind, and that underserved communities are enabled to thrive in an increasingly digital word. The winning solution will be focused on closing the digital divide by addressing issues such as accessibility, affordability, and digital literacy to build a more inclusive digital world. This $50,000 USD prize is offered by Cisco’s Emerging Technologies and Incubation Group in the spirit of our new purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.  The winner of the Digital Inclusivity Prize will also be offered the chance to present their solution and get feedback from the Emerging Technologies and Incubation team. This exclusive opportunity will include up to five hours of technical mentorship in an area of the winner’s choice, plus a session with our engineering team to help expand the solution’s technical scope.

HBCU Startup Prize

Cisco’s Social Justice Beliefs and Actions framework commits to the strategic recovery, sustainability and legacy of historically Black colleges and universities, post-COVID and beyond. We believe in the importance of investing in African American/Black-owned startups. The HBCU Startup Prize will be awarded to a team with at least one founder who is a student or alumni of an HBCU, with an innovative technology solution that addresses a social or environmental problem. The winner of the HBCU Startup Prize will be awarded $50,000 USD to accelerate their solution.

Pandemic Response Prize

The Pandemic Response Prize will be awarded to a startup responding to COVID-19 or future pandemic crises. The winning team will have an innovative technology solution that accelerates the response to, or recovery from, COVID-19 and its physical, social, or economic impact. The winner of the Pandemic Response Prize will be awarded $50,000 USD

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 APPLICATION

APPLY HERE

For more Information: Visit the webpage for Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for Early-stage Innovative Startups ($1 Million USD in Prizes)

 

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for Early-stage Innovative Startups ($1 Million USD in Prizes)

 

 

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Apply: How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020

How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020

How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020 is the overarching initiative of the ITU Youth Strategy on the journey to World Telecommunication Development Conference 2021 (WTDC-21) and the WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit. The three pillars of the Youth Strategy are: Empower, Engage and Participate.

The Generation Connect Visionaries Board will be assembled as part of the efforts related to the implementation of the ITU Youth Strategy to further champion the voices of youth to advance digital development. Two ITU representatives, six nominated high-level appointees and six nominated youth experts/young people, will work together on a voluntary basis¹, over a period of a year – 2021, to achieve the board’s strategic objectives.

 

• r strategic guidance on youth participation and empowerment.
• To identify and invite strategic partners to ensure youth engagement and youth participation in digital cooperation.
• To advocate for meaningful youth engagement in digital cooperation, through different promotional activities, such as active social media campaigning and inspirational role model talks.

Deliverables

The key deliverables expected of the Generation Connect Visionaries Board include the following:.

• Clear strategic guidance to the ITU on the implementation of the ITU Youth Strategy.
• New partnerships with high-level partners, youth organisations and boards.
• Strong awareness of WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit amongst board members’ own networks.
• Successful and meaningful youth engagement before and during the WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit.

Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020 Selection Criteria

The ITU will select board members for the Generation Connect Visionaries Board, based on the following criteria:

• Active champion for youth engagement, empowerment, and participation.
• Passionate and active involvement in digital cooperation and youth engagement.
• Ability to offer strategic guidance and collaborate with the ITU for one year and support in the review after the one year has been completed.
• Affiliated with at least one youth related organisation, network and/or initiative (local, national or international).
• In 2021, willing to participate in promotional activities such as interviews, social media, webinars, and panel sessions.
• Commitment to attend the four board meetings that will take place in 2021, before the November WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit.
• At least one nominee should come from WTDC-21 host country – Ethiopia.

Key Dates

9th Nov 2020	Generation Connect Announcement and Application Launch
6th Dec 2020	Application Deadline
TBC Jan 2021	Press Release to Announce Board Members
TBC Jan/Feb 2021	First Inaugural Meeting
TBC Apr 2021	2nd Meeting
TBC Jul 2021	3rd Meeting
TBC Sept 2021	4th Meeting
Nov 2021	WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit and WTDC-21

 

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE

For more Information: Visit the webpage on How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020

 

 

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