Thom Young Researcher Award
The Young Researcher Award is part of CSS FRANCE’s global initiative to support early career researchers in their quest to advance the frontiers of science across a broad range of disciplines. It is in place to recognize early career contributions and leadership in research in Complex Systems related fields. It is awarded to young researchers up to five years after the Ph.D. completion (date of Ph.D. defense) and the deadline of the call for nomination.
Eligibility
• Applications for this award are welcomed by academia, business, and government scientists.
• Eligible candidates should not be older than 35 years.
• There should be no more than five years between the date of the Ph.D. defense and the deadline of the call for nomination.
• Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.
• Any young researcher can be nominated in whatever discipline Complex Systems covers.
• Candidates must commit to presenting their work at FRCCS if awarded.
• Individuals may only be candidates for this award once in their lifetime.
Importante Dates
Application deadline: March 11, 2025
Notification to applicants: April 02, 2025
Application Instruction
For self-nomination
The application package must contain:
• A CV of the candidate (maximum two pages)
• Research achievement: a letter describing the context and relevance of the achievement, its scientific impact, and why it deserves an award (maximum two pages).
• A long-term research project (maximum two pages)
For supporter nomination
• A CV of the candidate (maximum two pages)
• Research achievement: a letter describing the context and relevance of the achievement, its scientific impact, and why it deserves an award (maximum two pages).
• A statement from the candidate (maximum two pages) reflects their understanding of how the original scientific research moved science forward.
Application Process
Applications are made via a google form:
Fill out the self-nomination form or the Supporter nomination form
Note that Google Forms requires you to be signed in to a Google account to upload files and submit your responses.
Selection Process
FRCCS Award Committee will evaluate all qualified candidates and propose the winner to the Advisory Board of CSS FRANCE, which will make the final decision.
Award Procedure
· The awardee will be recognized and present their work at FRCCS.
· The awardee will receive a 1000-euro prize.
· If the awardee is not an author at FRCCS, the prize will include an additional coverage of their registration fee.
· If the awardee has an accepted submission to FRCCS, they must pay the registration fee for their contribution.
All applicants will be informed about the outcome in early May.