Young Leaders International Scholar - KIM

The Korean Institute of Metals and Materials (KIM) and The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) established a joint Young Leader International Scholar Program for the promotion of young member activities in, as well as the strengthening of, the international mutual collaboration between TMS and KIM. The leadership of KIM and TMS have agreed to collaborate with an exchange program, whereby selected young members present papers at the international sessions of each society’s meetings.

TMS and KIM will identify one young leader annually to travel to the other organization's meeting to present a paper. The chosen International Scholars will be hosted by the respective organization, and ideally spend a few days visiting select industrial facilities, research labs, or universities (if possible, based on the conference location and schedule). On their return, they are required to write an article about their experience for their host organization's publication. The host organization supports the scholar 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 this award.

KIM holds a Fall Conference in October each year, and this meeting covers a wide range of topics including metals, high polymer, ceramics magnetic materials, electronics, etc.

The TMS recipient is chosen by 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 and have been a member for at least two consecutive years.
2. Must be 40 years old or younger to participate in this program.
3. Candidate should be a member actively participating in Emerging Professional 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 up to seven days in South Korea 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.