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2025 HEIDELBERG LAUREATE FORUM FOR RESEARCHERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN GERMANY (FUNDED).

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Application Deadline: February 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Berlin time (CET / UTC+1).

LOCATION: Germany

The application process for the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum has begun!

Young researchers in mathematics and computer science from all over the world can apply for one of the 200 exclusive spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking conference. The HLF offers all accepted young researchers the unique opportunity to interact with the laureates of the most prestigious prizes in the fields of mathematics and computer science. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Students of mathematics and computer science (or closely related fields) at the following levels:

Young researchers at all phases of their careers (Undergraduate/Pre-Master, Graduate PhD or Postdoc) are encouraged to complete and submit their applications via the following link: http://application.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org 

Undergraduate/Pre-Master: If you are enrolled in your studies (i.e. Bachelor’s or Master’s) and do not yet hold a Master’s degree.

Graduate PhD: If you are enrolled in a program and working towards a PhD.

Postdoc: If you have earned a PhD within the past 5 years. It is not required for you to hold a classic postdoctoral position. For example, if you work in the private sector or as an Assistant Professor, you may also apply. (If you received your PhD more than 5 years ago, you unfortunately do not fulfill the requirements to apply)

Please note: If your academic status changes between the submission of your application and the date of the HLF, the status at the point of submission will be the status that is recognized.

All applications that are completed and submitted by the deadline are meticulously reviewed by an international committee of experts appointed by the award-granting institutions to ensure that the most qualified candidates are invited.

There are 100 spaces available for researchers from both mathematics and computer science, respectively.

All applicants will be notified by the end of April 2025 about whether or not they have been selected.

Application Timeline:

Application phase: November 11, 2024 – February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Berlin time (CET / UTC+1)

Reviewing phase: Mid February – mid April, 2025

Acceptance/rejection notification: End of April, 2025

Registration phase: Begins once you receive your acceptance notification

Travel grants: Accepted young researchers can apply for a travel grant once the registration phase starts

BENEFIT:

Travel grant

Travel costs are not automatically covered by the HLFF.

Please apply for travel funding with your current affiliation (university, research lab, company, etc.) and national funding agency (when applicable) first.

If you cannot get travel funding from your current affiliation or national funding agency, you can apply for an HLFF travel grant to cover your travel costs. Uploading a letter of rejection to the travel grant application is mandatory.

The HLFF travel grant reimburses travel and visa costs incurred as part of your trip to and from the HLF (excluding food/meals).

Young researchers selected to attend the HLF can submit a travel grant application (in the registration tool) once the registration phase has begun.

The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) will book and cover the costs for a single hotel accommodation (including breakfast)from September 13 to September 20, 2025.

Each invited young researcher will have their own hotel room.

Hotels are within walking distance of the HLF venue (max. 15 minutes).

Check-in is generally possible after 3:00 p.m. on the arrival day. All hotels allow you to store your luggage at the hotel if you arrive early.

All additional costs for extras, such as double room surcharges (for an accompanying person), telephone calls, room service, mini-bar, etc., will be at your own expense.

The HLFF will also provide meals throughout the HLF week.

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Lunches, dinners and coffee breaks with snacks will be at the HLF venue.

On departure day, only breakfast will be provided.

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TECHWOMEN 2025 EMERGING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN IN TECH.

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Application Deadline: January, 2025

LOCATION: USA

TechWomen aims to empower, connect and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities. TechWomen supports the United States’ global commitment toward advancing the rights and participation of women and girls around the world by enabling them to reach their full potential in the tech industry.

ELIGIBILITY:

Have at minimum, two years of full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields at the time of application.

Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.  Internships and other unpaid work experience do not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.

Be proficient in written and spoken English.

Be citizens and permanent residents of Albania, Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe.

Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.

Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.

Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

 Are living and working in a TechWomen program country during the time of application and while participating in the program. Special consideration will be given to applicants experiencing displacement.

Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities and education.

Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and youth.

Have limited or no prior experience in the United States.

Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.

Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.

Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.

TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.

BENEFIT:

The following costs are covered by the TechWomen program:

Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States

Domestic airfare from San Francisco or Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Housing in the San Francisco Bay Area, California or Chicago, Illinois during the mentorship period

Meals and incidentals

Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.

Public transportation to the participant’s host company

Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.

Participants are responsible for the cost of any non program activities such as independent sightseeing and cultural events, as well as any non program-related domestic or international travel.

Housing:

TechWomen participants will be housed in the San Francisco Bay Area, California or Chicago, Illinois depending on the location of the participant’s host company. Participants will share an apartment with a fellow Emerging Leader. Each participant will have her own private bedroom, while the living room and kitchen will be shared.

The TechWomen program is unable to accommodate participants’ spouses, children, or other dependents.

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