Young Scientific Programme Committee

SIWI is seeking eight committed young professionals interested in providing support to the Scientific Programme Committee. Deadline for nominations is December 8, 2013.

SIWI's commitment

As one of the leading actors in the water sector, SIWI is interested in developing the future leaders of the water community. SIWI has organised the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition since 1997, and since 2008 the Young Professionals Seminar has been a steady feature during World Water Week.

The initiative of a Young Scientific Programme Committee, which started in 2012, provides professionals at the start of their careers with an exciting opportunity to collaborate with top level scientist and water professionals in developing the programme of one of the most renowned water conferences, gaining increased visibility within the water community in the process. Meanwhile, the involvement of young professionals will provide the Scientific Programme Committee with youthful input and perspectives.

SIWI will provide each of the members of the Young Scientific Programme Committee with a full week complimentary registration to the World Water Week.

The tasks of the Young Scientific Programme Committee

From January 1 to March 15, 2014, the eight members of the Young Scientific Programme Committee (YSPC) will work together with the Scientific Programme Committee to screen and review the abstracts that have been received for each of the workshops. During the week, the YSPC members will support the workshop rapporteur teams and will join the Best Poster Award jury.

Those interested in being part of the Young Scientific Programme Committee should send their self-nomination (resumé, recommendation letter and motivation letter) and indicate to the workshop they want to work with by December 8, 2013 to Mr. Adrian Puigarnau.

To be eligible, candidates should be under 35 years of age.