WHAT?
The ACCESS programme is in a phase of robust growth and is looking to engage the next generation of Earth Systems scientists (broadly defined) with a focus on global change (including climate change). The ACCESS programme is developing new sub-programmes focused on Earth Systems science on a range of space (local, sub-regional, regional and continental) and time scales (paleo to future predictions). In addition, the programme seeks to provide a platform for meaningful capacity development and transformation in science and thus seeks to engage young scientists who will form the next generation of scientific leaders in the region.
The 2-day workshop aims to create a network of early career Earth Systems scientists and the meeting will be the first in a series of similar opportunities. The meeting will take the form of both plenary and working group sessions with inputs on science policy and strategy with a focus on ACCESS and associated endaevours. Participants will be invited to critique the ACCESS science plan and strategy and contribute to the further development of the ACCESS programme. Social events will be arranged.
WHO?
The meeting is targeting early and mid career scientists who are employed or associated with any research agency or institution in the region. If you are under the age of 40, have M.Sc or a PhD or currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program in an earth systems science or related field of study, you will be eligible for consideration for participation in this workshop We are particularly interested in attracting scientists from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women or those from HDIs. We can accommodate and fund around 30 delegates and will select the successful applicants on the basis of merit (see below).
WHEN and WHERE
The meeting will be held over a weekend, from Friday till Sunday, 5thth March & 6th March and will be held at the Geelbeck Environmental Education Center in Langebaan. Travel and accommodation will be funded.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please send an email to Dr Neville Sweijd (
nsweijd@access.ac.za) with the following information.
1. Name, address and contact details
2. Current qualifications
3. Current position held / studies being undertaken (and the institution/agency).
4. Your curriculum vitae
5. One page motivation explaining what you would regard as a good output from this meeting.
6. Name and contact details of one referee
