Youth Award Proposal Application Form CSPC 2025

Applicant’s Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth*

Gender*
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Email *

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Address

City

Province/State*

Country*

Organization/Educational Institution*

Sector*

Current Position*
—Please choose an option—Bachelor StudentMaster StudentPhD StudentPostdoctoral FellowEmployedUnemployed

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Field of Study/Work*
—Please choose an option—Natural SciencesEngineering and TechnologyHealth and Life SciencesSocial SciencesArts and HumanitiesInterdisciplinaryOther

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Have you applied for the CSPC Youth Award in the past?*
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Proposal Inspiration*
(In 150 words or less, briefly describe what inspired you to tackle this subject of your proposal that is connected to the conference theme and tracks and why your proposal is deserving of a Science Policy Youth Award.).

Connected Conference Theme*
—Please choose an option—Policy and Governance for a Resilient STI EcosystemScience, Society and Public Engagement in STIIndustry Leadership and Economic GrowthScience Diplomacy and Geopolitical ShiftsNext Generation, Talent DevelopmentAddressing Grand Challenges and Emerging Risks

Title of Policy Proposal*
(10 words or less)

Need/Opportunity for Action*
In 300 words or less, briefly describe:

• The nature of the problem that the proposal seeks to solve

• Why it is important

• What are the current resources or actions taken by the government, including any applicable partnership activities

Proposed Solution/Policy Change*
In 600 words or less, briefly describe:

• The proposed policy/program/actions adopted by the government, including in partnership with other organizations, that need to be taken to solve this issue

• The related rationale, evidence, and all involved organizations/individuals

• What is the expected impact of the project

• How practical and effective the policy or actions will be

Novelty/Creativity of Proposed Solution/Policy Change*
In 300 words or less, briefly describe the novelty, creativity and originality of the proposed solution or policy change.

Lay Abstract*
In 200 words or less, provide a brief summary of the issue and proposed policy for a general public audience.

References*
List citations for any papers referenced in your proposed policy application. Citations for sources of evidence should follow the IEEE[1] style with square brackets for in-text citations.

IEEE Citation Guidelines [1]