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EWAS 2014: Call for Application
The E-waste Academy is a pioneering concept in the research and education on e-waste management, looking at the e-waste issue in its entirety, rather than through the lens of a specific academic discipline. Following four very successful editions, the fifth E-waste Academy – Scientists Edition (EWAS) will be held from 1st—7th November 2014 in Shanghai, China, hosted by the Basel Convention Regional Centre China in collaboration with the Shanghai Second Polytechnic University. Organised by the United Nations University, the EWAS provides the foremost platform to young scientists involved in e-waste related research to share their knowledge, interact with experts and develop collaborative partnerships fostering high quality cutting edge scientific research on all areas related to e-waste.
Key Dates
| Opening Call for Papers |
31 July 2014 |
| Closing Call for Papers |
31 Aug 2014 |
| Notification of Acceptance |
15 Sep 2014 |
| EWAS in Shanghai, China |
1-7 Nov 2014 |
EWAS 2014 Call for Application Document
 EWAS2014_Call for Applications_final.pdf
Who & Why
The EWAS is open to PhD students, post-docs and early-career researchers from social and physical sciences investigating the political, social, economic, environmental, health or technological aspects of e-waste. Researchers must be associated to a university or scientific institution and possess a good knowledge of English. Through a mix of expert lectures, research presentations, group wok and study tours, participants will have a chance to:
- Gain practical insights and broader perspective beyond disciplinary focus
- Share research ideas with domain experts; get rigorous feedback
- Connect with an international network of peers
- Visit state-of-the-art e-waste management facilities
Fees & Grant
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the participation fee for the EWAS is € 600 per participant. This includes the full tuition, accommodation, meals and study tours for the entire duration of the EWAS. There is financial support (although limited) available as travel grants to some participants, based on merit and need.
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