Stevens Doctoral Award
International Council on Systems Engineering
Award: $5000 – $5000
Deadline: August 1.
To inspire innovative post-doctorate level research that has the potential to produce major improvements in advancing the practice of systems engineering and systems thinking. Qualifications: Applicants must be engaged in promising post-doctoral research at an accredited university or research institute; Applicants must submit an application; Applicants may not receive the award more than once. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on advancing the state of the practice of systems thinking or the systems perspective; Demonstrate potential for rapid transition from theory to practice especially in improving systems approaches to solving complex problems; Serve as a catalyst for additional research in the area of systems thinking. How to apply: Applicants must submit a complete resume/vitae, a brief bio-sketch, description of the study/research area of interest and a discussion of the contributions and expected outcomes that will benefit applications to advance the state of the practice; Applicants must have two professional references familiar with the applicant's research submit recommendation letters on their behalf outlining the potential benefits and application toward solving complex problems. Focus: Systems engineering.