Youth Award Proposal Application Form CSPC 2024

Applicant’s Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth*

Gender*
—Please choose an option—ManWomanNon-binaryPrefer not to sayOther

Email *

Phone *

Address

City

Province/State*

Country*

Organization/Educational Institution*

Sector*

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

Please specify your position and organization if employed

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

Specify if Other

Have you applied for the CSPC Youth Award in the past?*
YesNo

Biography*
(No more than 150 words)

Proposal Inspiration*
(In 150 words or less, briefly describe what inspired you to tackle this particular issue connected to the conference theme, and why your proposal is deserving of a CSPC Youth Award).

Connected Conference Theme*
—Please choose an option—Science, Knowledge, and PolicyScience, Knowledge, and SocietyInnovation Policy and Economic DevelopmentScience, International Affairs and SecurityScience and the Next GenerationGrand Challenges

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.