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FYI – the following may be of interest to some of your students.
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Jason
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From: IAF Secretariat [mailto:eslgrants=iafastro.org@mail344.us3.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of IAF Secretariat
Sent: December 10, 2012 4:23 AM
To: Clement, Jason
Subject: ESL Grants and Next Generation Plenary Announcements
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Dear Sir / Madame,
The International Astronautical Federation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for two programmes dedicated to young people:
* the Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programe, that provides opportunities for students and young professionals to participate in the annual
International Astronautical Congress;
* the Next Generation Plenary, a panel discussion on Next Destinations for Human Space Exploration with students and young professionals
2013 IAF EMERGING SPACE LEADERS GRANT PROGRAMME
Announcement
The young people selected to take part in the 2013 Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme will participate in the 64th International
Astronautical Congress (IAC) scheduled to take place in Beijing, China from 23 to 27 September 2013. The individuals selected will also
participate in other activities held the week prior to and during the Congress such as the UN/IAF Workshop or the Space Generation Congress
(SGC) and the Cross-Cultural Presentation Workshop.
Students and Young Professionals between the ages of 21 and 35 on 1 January 2013 with space-related career interests are encouraged to
apply for the programme. Up to twelve students and young professionals will be selected by the IAF to participate in the 2013 programme.
Who should consider applying?
* Individuals interested in pursuing careers involving the development, application and use of space systems, space science research, the
policy, legal, social and cultural aspects of space activities, international cooperation on space programmes and other similar subjects.
* Persons who - for financial, sponsorship or other reasons - would not otherwise be able to attend an International Astronautical
Congress.
Note: Candidates may apply regardless of their home country or current residence. While all applications will be considered, through this
programme the IAF seeks to encourage the participation of young people in nations with emerging space capabilities and interests who would
otherwise not be able to attend an International Astronautical Congress.
* Young people who wish to meet and interact with other colleagues from around the world with similar interests.
* Individuals who hope to utilise the knowledge and experiences they gain during the IAC in their own careers and in enhancing space and
related activities in their home countries.
What does the grant include?
* Round trip air fare between the candidate's home country and Beijing, China.
* Support (in kind-services or funding) for local transportation, lodging and meals during the candidate's stay in Beijing, China.
* Assistance with visa arrangements provided by the IAC Local Organising Committee and the Government of China.
* Registration in the 64th International Astronautical Congress as well as the Space Generation Congress or the 2013 UN/IAF Workshop, the
Cross Cultural Presentation Workshop and other associated activities.
Mentors will provide advice on presentations at the IAC and on activities before and during the IAC to help grant recipients benefit fully
from the Congress and related meetings and meet with the grant recipient during the IAC.
Application Deadline: 1 February 2013 15:00 Paris Time / UTC + 1:00
For detailed information, application process and requirements please download our “2013 IAF Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme
Handbook”.
Forms
· Click here to view the Handbook
· Click here to access the Application Form
· Click here to access the Reference Letter Form
· Click here to view the Checklist
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-THE NEXT GENERATION PLENARY-
Next Destinations for Human Space Exploration
PLENARY EVENT
INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL CONGRESS
Beijing, China
23-27 September, 2013
Calling students and young professionals! If you could choose humanity's next destination in space, where would you choose? We want to
hear what you think should be the next destination for humans to explore and why your destination is the best. As today's 21- to
35-year-olds, you will be the senior engineers and mission managers who will be carrying out and leading the next human missions to explore
space, and we want your input. Why wait 10 years to be heard?! We invite you to share your ideas with space leaders in government,
industry and academia at the International Astronautical Congress in Beijing, China, 23-27 September 2013!
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to address and possibly influence the international space community. We are proposing a plenary
event to hear concrete ideas from 21-35 year olds on what the next destinations for human space exploration should be. If approved, this
event will take place the week of 23-27 September 2013 in Beijing, China at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
(www.iafastro.org). The Plenary participants will engage in a panel discussion and interact with the audience while sharing their ideas
on the possible future destinations for human space exploration including discussing the benefits, risks, and challenges of each
location. The plenary will be moderated in a talk show fashion interweaving clips from the panelists’ audition videos with questions
and comments from the moderator, other panelists, and the audience. The video clips will be used to enhance the audience’s understanding
of the ideas of the plenary participants. This is an exciting opportunity that you do not want to miss!
This sounds great! What do I need to do to participate?
ROUND ONE: 15 Seconds of Fame!
By January 6, 2013, create a 15 second video telling us why you should be chosen to address the IAC and post it on
http://www.youtube.com. We will only watch/listen for 15 seconds, so be sure to watch the time of your video! Then complete the
application at this link.
VIDEO DETAILS:
Please record your video in a high quality audio and video format. If you are selected as a panelist, segments of your videos will be
used during the plenary and leading up to it to promote the plenary. Please limit special effects, scene changes, and music. The video
is about you, not your video editing skills.
ROUND TWO: Three Minutes!
The IAF will select the Round Two subset of candidates from the above and notify all entrants by January 22, 2013. Specific details of
Round Two requirements will be sent to the candidates in the notification. Selected candidates will be asked to create and post a three
minute video on a specified YouTube site by February 22, 2013.
FINAL SELECTION:
The IAF will select the finalists from these entries based on their creativity, efficacy of messages and relevance to the plenary topics.
We will be looking for concrete ideas on what the next destinations for humans to explore should be and why these destinations are
important as well as your expertise in this area.
The IAF will make the final selection of Plenaries for the IAC in Beijing the week of 18 March 2013 and will notify the finalists of its
decision by 31 March 2013.
Who Will Sponsor Me to Travel to Beijing?
Plenary participants will be responsible for finding a sponsor or sponsors for their travel to and accommodations at the IAC. In addition
to the obvious sources of sponsorship – your employer or school, and industry contacts - we want to share with you some great programs
for students and young professionals that occur in conjunction with the 2013 Beijing IAC. The following are all distinct programs related
to the IAC but are not directly related to this plenary opportunity.
* IAF Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme (http://www.iafastro.org).
* Candidates are encouraged to contact the Space Generation Advisory Committee (SGAC) concerning the plans for the SGAC event prior to the
IAC in Beijing and associated sponsorship opportunities. Visit www.spacegeneration.org for more information.
* Students in Europe, Japan and the United States are encouraged to contact ESA, JAXA and NASA respectively to apply to the space
agencies’ student programs at the IAC in Beijing.
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