Talented Young Scientists Of Nigeria (TYSON) Programme 2019 By Federal Ministry of Science and Technology

Published: 12 Aug 2019 2,013 views

The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology is inviting applications for the Talented Young Scientitists of Nigeria (TYSON) Program which is an annual event hosted by the Ministry.

FMST is committed to ensuring that science, technology and innovation contribute to our sustainable development efforts, hence the organisation of the program for young scientists.

The program is open to Graduates of Tertiary Institutions who bagged an Honours /Distinction in the areas of Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Environmental Sciences and other related courses from 2016-2018.

FMST Graduates

Application Deadline	September 7, 2019
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Country to study
Type	Edo
Sponsor	Talented Young Scientist of Nigeria
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of FMST Graduates

The main objectives of TYSON are to:

1. Improve Science, Industry and Academic partnership;
2. Facilitate the development of Smart Technology companies;
3. Retain 1st Class graduates of Science / Engineering in the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) profession;
4. Forge friendship among future Nigerian graduates of Science and Technology and encourage networking;
5. Foster long term national cooperation among Research and Tertiary Institutions;
6. Produce a pool of dedicated Scientists, Technologists and Engineers with international competence;
7. Lay the foundation that will enable Nigerian Scientists / Engineers proffer solutions to continental and world problems;
8. Create a platform for Nigerian Scientists in the future to become renowned Noble Laureates in Medicine, Chemistry and Physics.

Requirements for FMST Graduates

All Graduates of Tertiary Institutions (Universities/Polytechnics) with First Class Honours /Distinction in the areas of Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Environmental Sciences and other related courses from 2016-2018. The following challenges being faced by the STI sector in Nigeria over the years are being posed for the participants to proffer solutions using STI approaches:

1. Non- Commercialization of Research & Development results,
2. Non-Utilization of Nuclear Technology to eradicate malaria in Africa,
3. Non-Utilization of renewable technology to address food storage in the rural areas,
4. Non-utilization of Bioresources to address health challenges.

Selection Process

Please indicate your area of interest of proffering solution(s). Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate

Application Deadline

September 7, 2019

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Talented Young Scientist of Nigeria on form.myjotform.com to apply