Young Leaders International Scholar - JIMM

The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIMM) established a joint Young Leaders International Scholar Program with TMS to promote young member activities and strengthen the collaboration between TMS and JIMM. These collaborations have resulted in exchange programs, which offer select young members the opportunity to present papers at international sessions.

TMS and JIMM identify one young leader to travel to the other organization's meeting to present a paper. The chosen international scholar also spends a few days visiting select industrial facilities, research labs, or universities. Upon their return, the young leader is required to write an article about their experience for their host organization's publication. The host organization supports the scholar, in part, during their overseas stay with complimentary meeting registration and financial/non-financial assistance as necessary. Award recipients must travel to and attend the conference in order to receive the travel funds associated with the award. 

JIMM holds a fall meeting annually with the aim of presenting and discussing the latest research results and promoting interaction among members. The JIMM Annual Fall Meeting in September includes an international symposium every year where all the lectures are given in English.

Recipients are chosen by the members of the TMS Membership Diversity & Development Committee.

This award is funded by/through the TMS Foundation.

Criteria

1. Must be a member of TMS.
2. Must be 40 years old or younger in order to participate in this program.
3. Candidate should be a member actively participating in Young Leader activities.
4. Candidate should have experience in presenting technical papers at functions associated with his or her member organization.
5. Candidate should be a responsible individual, honor commitments and be able to spend seven days in Japan as a representative of the TMS organization.
6. Candidate must possess presentation skills in English.
7. Candidate should possess leadership skills.

How to Apply

Note that you may only apply to one International Scholar Award per year.

Please note the following are required elements of the application process:

1. Completed application form. 
2. Current copy of the applicant’s CV or resume to include TMS activities participated in while a member of the Society. The CV or resume should be no longer than 5 pages. 
3. A 1-page letter describing any TMS Young Leaders/Emerging Professionals or other society activities, special achievements, honors or awards you have received. Indicate your leadership qualities and other attributes which might distinguish you as the candidate for selection, and why you would like to be chosen as a Young Leaders International Scholar. 
4. The title and 150-word abstract of applicant’s paper to be presented at the international meeting.
5. Provide the name and email of your immediate supervisor or employer. The system will request them to submit a letter on your behalf.