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Outstanding applicants for the 2013 PTC Young Scholar Program will be invited to present their research at PTC’s 35th consecutive annual conference, <a href="http://www.ptc.org/ptc13">PTC’13 Capacity, Capability, Collaboration</a>, which will take place in Honolulu, Hawaii from 20–23 January 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>The submission deadline for the 2013 PTC Young Scholar Program is <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>7 November 2012</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.25pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Participant Benefits</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>The PTC Young Scholar Program offers promising young scholars the opportunity to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:2.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1A1A1A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Present their research in a high-visibility academic and industry forum<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:2.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1A1A1A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Receive detailed feedback from a panel of distinguished scholars and industry leaders<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:2.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1A1A1A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Participate in PTC’13 activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:2.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1A1A1A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Gain exposure to current industry issues and trends<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:2.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1A1A1A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Meet PTC’13 attendees to share ideas, gain new insights, and identify possible practical applications of their research<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:2.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-line-height-alt:9.75pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1A1A1A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Network with industry professionals, members of international organizations and NGOs, government officials, and academics from over 60 countries<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>PTC will cover the travel expenses associated with attending PTC’13 for the selected applicants who attend the conference and present their research. Covered expenses include full conference registration, round-trip economy airfare, hotel accommodations, and a stipend of US$500.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.25pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Eligibility</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>The PTC Young Scholar Program is open to actively enrolled Ph.D. students and to individuals holding post-doctoral positions under 35 years of age.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Individuals from emerging economies are strongly encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.25pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Application Process<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.25pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Please see: <a href="http://www.ptc.org/?page_id=2055">http://www.ptc.org/?page_id=2055</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.25pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Selection Criteria</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Submitted papers and supporting application materials will be evaluated based on overall quality, originality, and relevance to the PTC community. Research papers will also be evaluated based on their publication potential and clarity. Please keep in mind that both the selection committee and the broader PTC community represent a wide range of interests, disciplines, and regions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1A1A1A'>Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>10 December 2012</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>To Your Success,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Mark<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:5.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:5.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Dr. Mark W.S. 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