Date

Young Scientists 1st International Global Change Conference
Trieste, Italy
16-19 November 2003

For more details and to download an Expression of Interest form,
please see:
http://www.start.org/Fellowships/YS_Conference.html

If you have questions contact:
Kristy Ross (kristy [at] crg.bpb.wits.ac.za)

Expression of interest form due 30 November 2002

Abstracts are due 14 March 2003

The Young Scientists' Global Change Conference offers a prestigious
platform for young scientists to present their research findings to
leading scientists in the field. It is intended to stimulate
competition, encourage excellence, reward outstanding performance, and
encourage the development of personal and institutional networks. Awards
will be presented for most outstanding contributions, including the
Crutzen Award for Best Paper. Furthermore, distinguished invited keynote
speakers will give plenary presentations. The language of the conference
is English. In order to facilitate the organization of the conference,
please return the attached Expression of Interest Form by the end of
November 2002.

Call for Papers
Submissions of papers and posters are invited from young scientists (age
35 years or less) on the physical, biological and human aspects of
global change. Abstracts not exceeding 300 words are due on Friday 14
March 2003. Selection of papers and posters shall be on the basis of
scientific excellence, taking into account the need to achieve a
thematic and regional balance. Those not selected to make oral
presentations may be offered poster presentations. Authors will be
expected to publish their papers in international journals.

Abstract submissions should include a title and authors' names and
affiliations, and must be accompanied by a brief curriculum vitae,
including institution, contact details, age, qualifications, research,
and publications of the presenting young scientist. Abstracts and CV's
should be submitted to:
Kristy Ross
Climatology Research Group
University of the Witwatersrand
Private Bag 3
WITS 2050, South Africa
E-mail: kristy [at] crg.bpb.wits.ac.za
Fax: +27 11 717-6535

Notification of acceptance should be received by the end of May 2003. A
second circular, containing more details about the conference
arrangements, venue and scientific programme will be sent out at that
time.

If you have questions, please contact:
Kristy Ross
Climatology Research Group
University of the Witwatersrand
Email: kristy [at] crg.bpb.wits.ac.za
Fax: +27 11 717 6535