Limited Nomination Opportunity: World Laureates Association (WLA) Young Scientists Forum 2025
OBJECTIVES
The WLA Forum, initiated in 2018, has become Asia’s highest-profile global conference in science and the foremost annual scientific gathering of laureates in the world. The WLA Young Scientists Forum is a flagship event of the annual gathering that will unite over 100 exceptional young scientists from around the world for dynamic discussions with world laureates and experts. Currently, 30 laureates, including 10 Nobel laureates, are confirmed to engage in this year’s program.
Under the theme “Evolving Together: Science and Society,” the 2025 WLA Forum will emphasize the symbiotic relationship between scientific advancements and societal development. The 2025 forum highlights the role of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research, while encouraging a reevaluation of how science progresses during this critical time.
A tentative program for the 2025 Forum is available here.
ELIBIGILTY
Nominees must:
- Be tenured
- Be 45 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2025 (i.e., born after January 1, 1980)
WLA will assist with visa applications, accommodations, and in-country ground transportation.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS
BU can nominate 3 young scientists to attend. Interested nominees should submit a brief application containing the following information via InfoReady Review by: 5/26/2025
- Contact information
- Affiliation
- Research interests
Selections will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
DEADLINES & KEY DATES
Internal Expression of Interest Due: Monday, May 26, 2025 by 6:00 pm ET
Forum Dates: Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Shanghai, China