{"id":722,"date":"2019-11-21T16:14:59","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T09:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/prize2020.id-host.com\/?p=457"},"modified":"2025-07-18T08:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:06:20","slug":"review-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scienceprize4women.asean.org\/index.php\/2019\/11\/21\/review-process\/rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Process"},"content":{"rendered":"Review process for the two categories consists of four stages which are set below.<\/span>\r\n\r\nStage 1 \u2013 Screening for applicants eligibility\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nStage 2 \u2013 Selection of the National Finalists for each category\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nStage 3 \u2013 Selection of the Two Regional Finalists for each category<\/span>\r\n\r\nStage 4 \u2013 Selection of winner for each category<\/span>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nStage 1 \u2013 Eligibility review \u2013<\/b> Once the application window has closed, the Prize administrators will review each application to verify that it is complete, and that the application meets the criteria as set out in Section V Application Requirements. Applications that do not meet the criteria will be automatically disqualified.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe pool of eligible applicants will proceed on to Stage 2.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nStage 2 \u2013<\/b> Selection of the <\/span>National Finalists<\/b> for each category \u2013 One Mid-career Scientist and one Senior Scientist from each AMS.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEach ASEAN Member State (AMS) will assess all eligible applications for each category from their respective state and select one National Finalist for each category using the evaluation criteria as set out below. The decision of the AMS is final.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Prize administrator will notify each national finalist of her status by 15 September 2025 by email. Upon receiving word of her selection, each National Finalist will be asked to submit a video (no more than 3 minutes) for the next stage of the judging process. Details of the content of the video will be included in the email notification. All National Finalists will have two weeks from the time of notice to submit their videos (between 16-30 September 2025). These videos will be broadcast through <\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a> and social media (<\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a>) of the Science Prize to highlight the work of each of the twenty National Finalists.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nStage 3 \u2013<\/b> Selection of two <\/span>Regional Finalists<\/b> for each category.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe panel which includes representatives from the ULRI, ULSE, USABC, and the ASEAN Secretariat will review the videos, documents and references to select the two Regional Finalists in each category based on a pre-determined set of evaluation criteria. Scores from the three judges will be tabulated by ASEAN and USABC to determine the two Regional Finalists based on the highest two scoring National Finalists for each category.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe two Regional Finalists for each category will be asked to prepare an abstract of their research, a resume, and a presentation to be used in Stage 4.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nStage 4<\/b> \u2013 Selection of <\/span>Winner for each category<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis stage will be done via a pitch competition during the 13th Meeting of ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation (AUSCST).<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe two Regional Finalists from each of the categories will compete in a pitch competition. The pitch competition will determine the overall winner for each category. Each Regional Finalist will be given 5 minutes to make her pitch on her work using the presentation that each will prepare. Each Regional Finalist will be given five minutes to answer questions from the judging panel.\r\n\r\nThe judges at this stage will consist of National COSTI Chairs (or their designated representatives) from each ASEAN Member State, USABC, ULRI, ULSE, and the ASEAN Secretariat. Judging will be based on the quality of the presentations, videos, resumes, and abstracts. The Regional Finalist in each category receiving the highest number of votes will be the winner.\r\n

Evaluation Criteria<\/b><\/b><\/h1>\r\nThe evaluation criteria and scoring for the Science Prize are set out below. It is a total of 100 points.<\/span>\r\n\r\nScientific Excellence (50 pts)<\/i><\/b>\r\n
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  1. Applicant clearly shows her research that is relevant to the year’s theme, and demonstrates not only a strong understanding of the scientific subject, but specifically how her research, application, technology or business model relates to that theme. <\/span>(20 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Applicant provides examples of relevant and impactful awards or merits for her work. Higher scores will be reserved for well-established awards. <\/span>(10 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Applicant\u2019s work appears to be highly regarded by peers. Think about: Has she been featured in media placements, policy briefs, or academic journals? Does her work suggest that she is an influencer in the field? <\/span>(10 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Applicant outlines clear areas for growth potential in her career. Applicant demonstrates excitement, passion, and motivation for her field of work. Higher scores will be reserved for applicants who specifically demonstrate how they\u00a0will improve their work on the subject of the theme of the year. <\/span>(10 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nMentoring, inspiring, and supporting women and up-and-coming female members of the STEM community (25 pts)<\/i><\/b>\r\n
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    1. Applicant shows a clear level of involvement in mentoring, supporting and\/or empowering female students, colleagues or other women in STEM. Applicant provides specific examples when possible and demonstrates passion and drive to create a gender-inclusive STEM environment. <\/span>(10 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Applicant clearly demonstrates how her work accounts for gender in the subject topic area. She explains how her work specifically enables women to be change agents in the field of that year’s theme. <\/span>(9 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Applicant provides examples of how she strives to improve opportunities for women in STEM. Applicants should note any involvement in\/with or membership in organizations focused on gender inclusivity. Applicant provides details about the organization and her unique role\/contribution. <\/span>(6 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nGlobal Citizen (25 pts)<\/i><\/b>\r\n
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      1. Applicant shows a strong connection between her work and improving the implementation of topic of the year in ASEAN as a region. Applicant demonstrates how she uses science, technology and innovation to achieve these goals. <\/span>(10 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
      2. Applicant demonstrates an active role in scientific collaboration with scientists\/scientific communities of practice across ASEAN to improve the regional value chain as a whole. Higher points will be awarded to applicants who provide concrete examples of collaboration. <\/span>(9 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
      3. Applicant shows how her work impacts her local community, country and the greater ASEAN region. Applicant provides examples where possible. Applicant sees a larger role for her work across the greater ASEAN region and the world. <\/span>(6 pts)<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n \r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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