Young Woman Scientist Global Webinar
The YWS Webinar is an oral presentation contest focused on science and technology. It provides a global platform for the next generation of women scientists and engineers to share knowledge, present innovative ideas, and demonstrate their creativity. The webinar also aims to identify and support promising young talents who will lead the future of science, technology, and engineering.
2025 Young Woman Scientist Global Webinar
Eligibility
- Open to Korean and international young women who are studying or working in science, technology, or related fields
- Undergraduate and graduate students, including those currently on leave or who have completed coursework but have not yet graduated
- Individuals who obtained their final degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) after January 2022.
Theme for 2025
Let’s Go to the Dream-Mining World.
| Category | Eligibility | Key Points |
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| Challenge | Open to all eligible applicants | Present your research focus and explain how it contribute to creating social value |
| Dream | Undergraduate and master’s students | Share why you dreamed of becoming a scientist or engineer and introduce your field of interest |
Awards
| Category | No. of Awardees | Award Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge | 1 person |
- Certificate issued by the Chairperson of National Research Council of Science & Technology, Korea (NST) - 300,000 KRW monetary award |
| Dream | 2 persons |
- Certificate issued by the President of KWSE - 300,000 KRW monetary award per awardee |
Operation
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1st Round: 3-Minute Speech
- - Applicants will submit a proposal and a pre-recorded 3-minute speech.
- - Videos will be posted on the KWSE YouTube channel for a designated period.
- - The comment section will be used to conduct Q&A sessions and facilitate communication among participants.
- - Six presenters will be selected for the second round based on the evaluation of both their proposals and 3-minute speeches.
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2nd Round: 10-Minute Speech
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- A live 10-minute oral presentation will be conducted during the 2025 International Young Woman Scientist Camp (YWS Camp).
* The six finalists will receive free admission to the 6th International Conference for Women in Science and Technology (BIEN 2025). Finalists who currently reside in Korea but live outside Daejeon will be provided with one night of accommodation at I-Hotel in Daejeon
* Date & Venue
(YWS Camp) August 21, Hotel ICC, Daejeon, Korea
(BIEN 2025) August 20 ~ August 21, Hotel ICC, Daejeon, Korea - - Final winners will be selected on the day of the presentations.
- - The award ceremony will be held during the closing ceremony of BIEN 2025.
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- A live 10-minute oral presentation will be conducted during the 2025 International Young Woman Scientist Camp (YWS Camp).
Important Dates
| April 30 ~ June 18 |
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| Call for Proposals & Submission |
| June 25 ~ July 2 |
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| 3-Minute Speech & First Evaluation |
| July 9 |
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| Announcement of Finalists |
| August 21 |
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| 10-Minute Speech & Award Ceremony |
Submission
- Submission Period: April 30 ~ June 18, 2025
- Submission Email: ywscamp@kwse.or.kr
- Required Documents
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proposal for YWS Webinar | Use Template 1 |
| 2 | Participation Agreement | Use Template 2 |
| 3 | 3-Minute Speech Video | MP4 format |
| 4 | Certificate of Enrollment, Completion, or Diploma | - |
This project is funded by the Science and Technology Promotion Fund of the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Lottery Fund of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It aims to promote social value and enhance the global competitiveness of women in science and technology.