Young Leaders International Scholar - FEMS

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

TMS and FEMS 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. On 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 stay overseas with complimentary meeting registration and financial/non-financial assistance as necessary. FEMS holds a five-day EUROMAT Conference every two years in September with presentations of about 2,000 papers in total. In the even years, FEMS holds a five-day Junior EUROMAT in July in Lausanne with presentations of about 350 papers. The TMS scholar to FEMS will attend the EUROMAT meeting in odd-numbered years. Award recipients must travel to and attend the conference in order to receive the travel funds associated with this award.

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 Europe as a representative of the TMS organization.
6. Candidate must possess presentation skills in English.
7. Candidate should possess leadership skills.

How to Apply

August 15 of each year.

The Young Leaders International Scholar – FEMS application is only accepted in even-numbered years.

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.