Application for Science Collaboration Symposium

Bahrain

Attending Countries: UK and Gulf Corporation Council Countries

Theme: Water-Food-Energy Nexus

Dates: 23-24 November 2016

Background

The Water-Food-Energy nexus is a high priority research area for both the UK and the Gulf. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC)leads on UK energy research in support of UK Government targets. It has been focusing on large-scale solutions to water scarcity. Fresh water in GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) is scarce and existing desalination technologies are incredibly energy intensive. A substantial amount of oil revenue is consumed annually to generate energy for seawater desalination. Rapid population growth and the desire to improve living standards (together with water pollution due to industrial use of water) are increasing water and energy demands. To secure the future supply of water and energy sources we must make use of alternative sources of energy and technologies.

This Science Collaboration Symposium will be held in Bahrain on 23rd and 24th November, 2016. It will be attended by representatives from all Gulf countries; Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman, as well as researchers from the UK. It will invite open discussions and investment in future interdisciplinary research to target water efficiency through emerging clean energy technologies, with the aim of forming UK-Gulf country long term collaborations. The symposium will also look into recent advances in desalination and water reuse technologies including the integration of clean energy desalination such as solar thermal desalination.

This Symposium, organised in collaboration bythe British Council, the UK Science & Innovation Network and the Department forBusiness Energy and Industrial Strategy, also encourages young scientific researchers to present their stimulating research and ideas for knowledge transfer related to water and energy.

Deadline for applications: 26 October 2016

Application to be sent to:

Part One: Researcher Personal Information

Contact Details

Your Name:
Job Title
Organisation:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:

Passport-size photo of participants.

What is the nature of your participation in the symposium?

Attend Only Present*

*If you wish to present at the symposium, please ensure completing Part Three of this application.

Part Two: Researcher Professional Information

Brief CV of participant

Brief summary about your current research and innovation topics

Added value of this activity for your organisation (200 words maximum)

Do you have existing professional links with the UK or other Gulf countries? If yes, please provide a brief description (maximum of 200 words).

Please give a brief description of how you (or your institution) would engage with participants after the end of the symposium in order to strengthen existing or established potential future links/collaborations (maximum of200 words).

Part Three: Presentation Brief

Kindly ONLY fill this section if you would like to present at the symposium. If you are only applying to attend, please move to Part Four.

Please note that presentation slots are limited and are chosen by a panel. Selected applicants will be informed by 26October 2016.

Please tick the preferred format of your presentation

Digital Presentation Panel Discussion

Title of the Research presented (maximum 10 words)

Research Abstract (maximum 50 words)

Please provide a brief summary of the research you are presenting (maximum 250 words)

Part Four: Expenditure and Cost

Cost breakdown – please note that a certain amount has been allocated per applicant. However, we welcome in-kind contributions. Please detail below cost for flights, accommodationand transport and whether you can cover these costs; meals will be provided and organised by the British Council/SIN/BEIS (eligible costs: economy flights,accommodationand transport in the country). Please be advised that lunches and dinners will be provided).

Please outline other eligible anticipated expenditure and costs.

Item / Cost (£) / Self-funding: Y or N

Note: Funded researchers will be contacted by SIN/BC/BEIS following the Symposium by Survey Monkey to monitor and evaluate the impact of the event.

If you have any questions please contact the Science & Innovation Network:

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