<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/ccs-france/young-resarcher-award/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt">YOUNG RESARCHER AWARD</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">@ </span></b><a href="https://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/ccs-france/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt">FRCCS 2024</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 18pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="NL" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">The Young Researcher Award is part of </span><a href="https://www.cssfrance.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span lang="NL" style="font-size:10.5pt">CSS
FRANCE's</span></a><span lang="NL" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> 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 <b>five years</b>
after the Ph.D. completion (date of Ph.D. defense) and the deadline of the call
for nomination.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Eligibility</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Applications for this
award are welcomed by academia, business, and government scientists.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Eligible candidates
should not be older than 35 years.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">There should be no more
than five years between the date of the Ph.D. defense and the deadline of
the call for nomination.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Self-nominations are
accepted and encouraged. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Any young researcher can
be nominated in whatever discipline Complex Systems covers.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Candidates must commit to
presenting their work at FRCCS if awarded.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Important
dates</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(51,51,51)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Application deadline: <b>March 04, 2024</b></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(51,51,51)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Notification to applicants: <b>April 02, 2024</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Application Instruction</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">For self-nomination</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">The application package must contain:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">A CV of the candidate
(maximum two pages)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Research achievement: a
letter describing the context and relevance of the achievement, its
scientific impact, and why it deserves an award (maximum two pages).</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">A long-term research
project (maximum two pages)</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">For
supporter nomination</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">A CV of the candidate
(maximum two pages)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Research achievement: a
letter describing the context and relevance of the achievement, its
scientific impact, and why it deserves an award (maximum two pages).</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">A statement from the candidate
(maximum two pages) reflects their understanding of how the original
scientific research moved science forward.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Application Process</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> Applications are made via a google form:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Fill out the </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7JjwOEPF0YYBRHWomS3o-fZ3YXu0a5QUYj22irtFM9VDA6g/viewform" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">self-nomination form</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> or the </span><a href="https://forms.gle/bkVFg9pUvt2f4K1p9" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">Supporter nomination form</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Note that Google
Forms requires you to be signed in to a Google account to upload files and
submit your responses. </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Selection Process</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">FRCCS Award
Committee will evaluate all qualified candidates and propose the winner to</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(41,37,36)"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">the Advisory Board of CSS FRANCE, which will make the
final decision.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Award Procedure</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">A prize of 1000 euros is awarded to the winner. The
award also covers the registration fee of </span><a href="https://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/ccs-france/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">FRCCS</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> 2024 </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">to facilitate attendance at the conference. The awardee
will be recognized and present his (her) work at </span><a href="https://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/ccs-france/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt">FRCCS</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> 2024.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(51,51,51)">For more information contact: <a href="mailto:hocine.cherifi@gmail.com">hocine.cherifi@gmail.com</a></span></p></div>