The Academy of Innovative Research, Science & Technological Development (AcIRSTD) is an authoritative academic organization comprised of Nigeria and America’s leading science, technology innovation scholars.
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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
The Academy is engaging even more deeply with a broad range of stakeholders and communities to help lead and shape public discourse about the role of science technology and innovation. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) heralds an age of AI and big data, machine learning, quantum computing, advanced gene editing technologies, the cloning of human organs to name but a few recent technological advances. With every new scientific breakthrough, there are risks to mitigate and wider social issues to debate - this is why the Academy is launching a series of Fellowships to provide thought leadership on these emerging scientific areas of interest.
Fellowships are programmes designed to attract talented international interdisciplinary scholars who are able to combine deep interest and expertise in science, technology and innovation with a broad appreciation of the social, cultural, economic, and technological complexities of our world. These Fellows will add to and expand the existing intellectual assets at the Academy and provide further opportunities for the exchange of exciting new research and ideas from across the world.
Fellowship was established to recognise the commitment and achievements of scientists, technologists and innovators. This is an accolade held by some of the most committed scientists, technologists and innovators who have shown a significant and sustained contribution to science, technology and innovation. It is a formal mark of their achievements, skills and expertise as a researcher. Fellowship is an opportunity to support career development and strengthen the research through the recognition of your expertise.
The AcIRSTD Fellowship comprises individuals who have reached the highest level of excellence in their field of expertise and have made contributions to the advancement of science and innovation in Nigeria and on the African continent.
The Fellows of the Academy are elected based on their achievements which include: their publication record; innovations; leadership roles; and contribution to society. Election into the AcIRSTD Fellowship is done through a rigorous review process.
Although the term “Fellow” is used generally to refer to all those elected into the AcIRSTD Fellowship, the Fellowship has three categories which include Fellow, Associate Fellow and Honorary Fellows
- Disciplines of the AcIRSTD
- Agricultural & Nutritional Sciences
- Biosciences
- Chemical Science
- Cultural Humanities & Sciences
- Engineering, Technology & Applied Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Geological, Environmental, Earth & Space Sciences
- Medical & Health Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Policy Sciences
Who to apply?
Membership to the Academy is open to both Nigerian and non-Nigerian citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of certain standing, and selection is through application, nomination and subsequent vetting and qualification. Memberships are conferred by the Governing Council.
The AcIRSTD membership provides the foundation for its work. Through its activities, the AcIRSTD aims to create opportunities for its Members to participate in important scientific conversations and activities, to showcase their scientific contributions at the international level, and to connect to each other and to influential networks worldwide.
Through its membership, AcIRSTD facilitates the discussion of scientific aspects of challenges of common concern, make statements on major issues and provide mutual support to the academies. Drawing from this, AcIRSTD specifically aims to provide credible science advice to governments and regional organizations on pertinent issues to Nigeria’s development. AcIRSTD’s networking capacity serves as an effective resource for communicating appropriate thematic information, as well as coordinate efforts among different sectors and stakeholders in academia, policy and society.
