Here you can find the latest news from the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and its international network.
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IAP Young Physician Leaders 2023: Empowering Future Healthcare LeadersThe 2023 Young Physician Leaders (YPL) programme, initiated by IAP, recently wrapped up in the vibrant city of Berlin. This transformative journey, held from 12 to 17 October, coincided with the World Health Summit (WHS), offering a dynamic platform for emerging healthcare leaders.Announcing Institution
Call for Applications of TÜBİTAK- TWAS Fellowships 2023The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and TWAS have established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries in the South, for PhD and Postdoctoral research tenable in Türkiye.Announcing Institution
SNAS appeals for solidarity with the Sudanese peopleA message from the Sudanese National Academy of Sciences to national academies of science, United Nations institutions, and academic and research institutions of the African Union.Announcing Institution
Make a nomination for the 2024 Millennium Technology PrizeThe Call for nominations for the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize is open until 31 October 2023. The Prize is awarded for groundbreaking technological innovations that benefit people globally and improve life on the planet in a sustainable way.Announcing Institution
United Nations Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Bridge Science and Policy GapThe United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced in August 2023 the creation of a new Scientific Advisory Board to advise UN leaders on breakthroughs in science and technology and how to harness the benefits of these advances and mitigate potential risks.Announcing Institution
New Governing Council to lead the African Academy of SciencesThe African Academy of Sciences (AAS) welcomes in August 2023 a new Governing Council led by prominent scientist Professor Lise Korsten, who is the first woman President to lead the Academy.Announcing Institution
IAP seeking two 'Climate Change and Health' consultantsIAP is seeking a senior consultant and a writer/editor to work on the 'Climate Change and Health Policy' project being implemented in partnership with Save the ChildrenAnnouncing Institution
Call for nominations: IAP 2023 Young Physician Leaders (YPL) ProgrammeCall for nominations is open for the IAP 2023 Young Physician Leaders (YPL) Programme. Nominations will be accepted from members of the InterAcademy Partnership and the ‘M8 Alliance’ of academic centres.Announcing Institution
Call for nominations - Christian Merieux Prize 2024The Institut de France’s Christophe and Rodolphe Mérieux Foundation awards an annual scientific Prize to support research on infectious diseases in developing countries and teams working permanently in the field in these countries.Announcing Institution
IPBES online dialogue workshop to increase synergies and collaborationAn online dialogue workshop with national and (sub)regional platforms and networks engaging with IPBES will take place on 23 June 2023. The objective is to explore efforts to increase synergies and collaboration in supporting the implementation of the IPBES rolling work programme up to 2030 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.Announcing Institution
‘The Future of Research Evaluation: A Synthesis of Current Debates and Developments’The Global Young Academy (GYA), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the International Science Council (ISC) Centre for Science Futures have released a synthesis paper which sets out the major drivers, opportunities and challenges for research evaluation reform and collates illustrative examples of change happening at global, regional, national and institutional levels. The paper is intended to serve as a prospectus for in-depth conversations with stakeholders including the global research community itself.Announcing Institution
IANAS launches three calls to support young women researchers in the AmericasThe Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) is launching three calls to support young women researchers in the Americas: the Anneke Levelt-Senger prize, the video contest ‘Let’s Discover Latin American Female Scientist’ and the Young Scientist Research Award (YSRA). Announcing Institution
Advancing multi-sectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research In AfricaThe Academy of Medical Sciences UK and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) published the findings from their most recent collaboration. The reports are based on two workshops from November 2022 that focused on mental health research and supporting career development in countries across Africa including South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia and Nigeria. Announcing Institution
EASAC issues new report on “Neonicotinoids and their substitutes in sustainable pest control”The report, published in February 2023, is the latest of a series of publications on the issue. It summarises the results of research in recent years and strengthens earlier conclusions in EASAC’s 2015 review on the wider ecosystem effects of neonicotinoids. Announcing Institution
“Leadership is choosing to be empathetic”, says 2022 IAP Young Physician Leader Milagro Sanchez CuntoThe 2023 World Health Summit Regional Meeting took place on 13 April in Washington DC. Dr. Milagro Sanchez Cunto was among the young panellists who discussed challenges and opportunities of leadership in a globalized world, recalling her experience with IAP’s Young Physician Leaders programme.Announcing Institution
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Open call for ‘Climate Change and Health’ policy case studiesIAP announces a new collaboration with Save the Children to develop a book of case studies that illustrate systems solutions for climate change and health policies.Announcing Institution
IAP discusses Science Education in MoroccoMorocco’s Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technology hosted the triennial conference of the IAP Science Education Programme.Announcing Institution
IAP at the World Science ForumThe World Science Forum provides a forum for dialogue between the scientific community, society, policy-makers and industry.Announcing Institution
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New collection of IAP Statements (2019-2022)IAP issued a collection of 6 IAP statements, produced since the IAP 2019 Conference and General Assembly was held in Songdo, Korea.Announcing Institution
We need better healthcare for a better future, say 2022 IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL)For the 12th edition of this programme, IAP selected a new cohort of 21 Young Physician Leaders from 18 countries for a two-day workshop in Berlin, Germany, followed by participation at the World Health Summit, this year organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization.Announcing Institution