Breaking the boundaries of innovation, the registration for the "35 Science and Technology Innovation under 35 Years Old" in the Asia-Pacific region has been opened

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Curiosity is a source of boundless perseverance and patience among scientists.

- Albert Einstein

Curiosity is a trait that every scientist possesses.

It is curiosity that allows scientists to continue to promote the development of innovative research, which in turn further promotes the progress of society. One of the most adventurous, courageous and determined young scientists is the force behind them, actively exploring cutting-edge technologies and daring to try new directions in known fields.

Since 1999, MIT Technology Review has been identifying young technology innovators under the age of 35 to give them the attention they deserve, recognize their innovative work in the field of technology, and inspire them to continue to achieve greater success in their professional fields.

After more than 20 years of precipitation, MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35) has become one of the most authoritative evaluation systems for young science and technology innovation talents in the world. Of course, while looking at the world, we must not forget that in every country and every region, there is also such a group of young people who are working hard for its development. In order to make more young innovators visible, TR35 began a regional selection in 2010.

As one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world, the Asia-Pacific region continues to grow rapidly, and its power of technological innovation cannot be underestimated. Since the launch of the new edition of the Asia-Pacific "35 Under 35 Technology Innovators" in 2021, it has been successfully held for three times, with more than 100 outstanding young people emerging (2021 inductees, 2022 inductees, and 2023 inductees).

In 2024, we hope to use this platform to discover more young scientific and technological talents with great development potential, and push this group of agile, inspired and creative scientific and technological young people to a diversified and global stage, and at the same time, let more scientific and technological achievements "brought in" and "go out" continue to add a new chapter to the development of science and technology in the Asia-Pacific region.

We welcome young scientists, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs under the age of 35 in the Asia-Pacific region to participate in the 2024 MIT Technology Review "35 Under 35" Asia-Pacific selection. If you are interested, please click "Read the original article" at the end of the article to start the registration.

Eligibility

What are the age requirements?

Candidates must be under the age of 35 as of 1 January 2024 (i.e. born no earlier than 1 January 1989). The age as shown on the ID card or passport document prevails.

Who can apply?

Citizens or residents of countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including but not limited to China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), Brunei, the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.

Are there any academic requirements?

TR35 Asia Pacific does not have any special requirements for candidates' academic qualifications and occupations.

Are there any restrictions on the field of study?

Including but not limited to computer and hardware, Internet and electronic communication technology, software technology, advanced materials, biomedicine, aerospace, energy and environment, transportation, etc.

Selection materials

• A scanned copy of the passport's information page;
• Curriculum vitae: 1 copy of English curriculum vitae, please include a list of all published articles (can include in press but not under review or revision, milestone papers should preferably be linked), PDF format;
• Personal Innovation Work Statement: 1 copy in English, about 800 words;
• Recommendation Letters: No less than 2 letters of recommendation in English, about 800 words. Letters of recommendation should explain the relationship between the referee and the candidate and why the candidate is considered to have done an outstanding job, rather than being too general. The letter of recommendation must be signed by the referee and can be a scanned copy or an electronic version.

Deadline

Beijing time 23:59 on June 30, 2024

If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at [email protected].

FAQ

What is the composition of the judging panel?

The TR35 Asia Pacific judging is conducted by MIT Technology Review China's leading team of experts, scholars, technology and business leaders and analysts in various professional fields at home and abroad. As for the judges, they will be announced in the official account "DeepTech" in the future.

Do I have to pay a fee to participate in the TR35 selection?

There is no fee for TR35 judging.

After completing the registration, can I continue to modify it in the system?

You will not be able to modify your registration after it has been submitted, so please review it carefully before submitting it. If there are urgent changes after submission, please write to [email protected] as soon as possible. We will make the final decision on whether or not changes can be made on a case-by-case basis.

If I was not selected in the previous year, can I apply again this year?

As long as you still meet the [registration requirements] and are confident in your latest scientific research and innovation achievements, we welcome you to register again. Past candidacy records do not affect new filings. You can also consider participating in TR35 judging in other regions (e.g. China, Global).

Will the applicant be notified of the result of the declaration?

Regardless of whether they are selected or not, we will notify each candidate of the application result by email.

What is the difference between the TR35 China and TR35 Asia Pacific selection criteria?

TR35 China aims to select young leaders from China in various fields of scientific and technological innovation with international influence, and build a highly international stage for these young scientists.

The TR35 Asia Pacific region aims to further promote the diversity of the selected candidates, so that more countries and regions, including some regions that are currently underdeveloped, can participate in promoting scientific and technological innovation and the power of young scientists. The TR35 Asia Pacific Awards recognises cutting-edge technologies that solve the world's problems and the contribution that candidates have made to the social, economic and sustainable development of their communities through these technological breakthroughs.

Can I apply for TR35 in China, Asia Pacific, and Global at the same time?

The three selections are independent and can be declared at the same time.

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