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Regional Young Women Scientists Symposium in Malaysia

July 24, 2009

The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS) and Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) is organizing a Regional Young Women Scientists Symposium and Young Researcher Award in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 8-10, 2009. Nominations are open to young scientists for the award where finalists will have an opportunity to present their research work. Registration is also open for young scientists to attend the symposium to discuss issues central to career development for women researchers.

The workshop is open to all young women scientists, senior scientists, and policy makers. The Young Researcher Awards are open to researchers below 45 years. For more details, visit these links: YWRA Landing Page , YWRA Nomination Page , YWRA Application Page, http://asia.elsevier.com/elsevierdnn/EventsConferences/tabid/55/Default.aspx.