Benefits
In a place where experience, Phd’s and achievement rule supreme it is not always easy to be recognised as a credible young scientist.
The Alltech Young Scientist competition gives young people everywhere the opportunity to share their vision, investing in the future of those who will be relied upon to make a difference in the world. It is a great chance to stand up and be counted, to gain the respect of people in the industry and secure yourself as a visionary of the future.
The Alltech Young Scientist Award gives you:
The chance to be rewarded for your scientific discoveries and research
The competition will give you the opportunity to win a $10,000 prize for Graduates and $5000 for Undergraduates. This can be used to fund future projects and research or help pay off that expanding student debt!!
However, the continued benefits of winning the prize are compounded by the fact that winning a competition of this scale will put you ahead of your peers, undoubtedly expanding your career opportunities and desirability for funding and employers! The prize money is just the start!
The chance to explore new fields in the agricultural industry
One of the best things about the Alltech Young Scientist competition is that YOU choose a topic, and as long as it’s relevant to the agricultural industry, it can be anything! This gives huge scope and the potential to explore a variety of different subjects. Designed to keep the competition as fresh and diverse as possible, the key focus is on the variety and innovative nature of the entrants work.
Competing with students internationally at the highest level
They say competition drives innovation. What better place to explore and push the boundaries of modern science than on the same playing field as the other great minds of the future. This is your time to shine.
The opportunity to meet and interact with professionals in the industry
The Alltech Young Scientist is a platform on which you can be heard and the industry WILL listen.
Previous Winners |
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Apeh A. Omede, African and Middle East Graduate Winner
"The Alltech Young Scientist Program is one of the greatest inspirations and motivation for scientific endeavor among young people across the globe in recent times. The program's contribution to building the next generation of scientists is highly commendable. Personally, the program gives me the opportunity to fulfill my passion as a young scientist and increases my drive for career in science and research. I am very excited to be part of it"
Geraldo Filgueiras Neto, Latin America Graduate Winner:
"Winning the award is an honor AYS. Competition is strong, the papers presented are highly relevant and well done, making us even more proud of our values and achievement" |