第四届南湖国际青年科学家论坛公告
中国•武汉•华中农业大学
2019年5月10-12日
一、论坛简介
跨越百廿路，开启新甲子。华中农大人正在努力奔跑，逐梦建设优势学科国际一流、特色鲜明的世界知名研究型大学。南湖国际青年科学家论坛由华中农业大学发起主办，已经成功举办三届，旨在搭建海内外优秀青年学者交流平台，共同探讨学术前沿，加深友谊，寻找志同道合的小伙伴一起拼搏，一起奋斗。
二、学科领域
从事生命科学（含生物学、生物医学、作物学、植物保护、畜牧学、兽医学、农业资源与环境、园艺学、林学、水产学）、环境科学、化学与材料科学、食品营养与健康、信息科学、工程科学、生态学、风景园林学、人文社会科学（含管理学、经济学、社会学、法学）等领域。
三、申请条件
以梦为马、务实重行，家国情怀、矢志创新。在知名学术机构取得博士学位，具备独立开展科学研究能力，在相关研究领域取得代表性成果，具有发展潜力的海内外优秀青年人才。
四、时间安排
2019年3月31日前，在线提交申请和个人简历，网址http://211.69.132.91；
2019年4月10日前，确定参会人员，发送邀请函（根据申请提交时间，主办方会及时确定参会人员，分批发送邀请函）；
2019年5月10日，参会人员报到；
2019年5月11-12日，论坛开幕式，分领域特邀知名学者报告、青年学者学术报告、参观座谈等。
五、差旅及食宿
受邀参加论坛的青年学者自订旅票，主办方为参会学者提供城市交通费用（主要指现工作城市至武汉，以及必要的经停城市，其中机票按经济舱实报实销）和学术报告酬金。论坛期间食宿由主办方统一安排（免费）。
六、联系方式
任超、赵希庆，+86（27）87280957;rcb@mail.hzau.edu.cn
欢迎海内外青年学者踊跃报名、咨询相关细节。因故不能参加集中论坛的学者，我们依然竭诚欢迎您与我们邮件联系，协商确定您在合适时段来校交流。
华中农业大学
2019年1月14日
附：华中农业大学简介
华中农业大学是教育部直属、国家“双一流”建设高校。现设有18个学院（部），全日制在校学生26000余人，教职工2600余人，其中专任教师近1600人。学科优势特色明显，形成了以农科为优势，生命科学为特色，农、理、工、文、法、经、管、艺多学科协调发展的格局，植物学与动物学、农业科学、生物学与生物化学、分子生物学与遗传学、微生物学、环境科学/生态学、化学、工程学等8个学科处于ESI前1%，其中植物学与动物学学科处于ESI前1‰；生物学、兽医学、畜牧学、园艺学与作物学、农林经济管理等学科入选国家一流建设学科；在全国第四轮学科评估中，7个学科进入A类行列，其中园艺学、畜牧学、兽医学等3个学科为A+，生物学为A，食品科学与工程、作物学、农林经济管理等3个学科为A-。
华中农业大学在120周年办学历程中，凝练了“育人为本、崇尚学术”的办学理念，形成了“不张扬、不浮躁、不盲从”的办学品格，积淀了“勤读力耕，立己达人”办学精神和价值追求，发出了“为中华复兴而育人，为中华复兴而读书”的时代强音，这种文化基因一直滋养着华中农大人激扬梦想，追求卓越。同时，学校坚持人才强校战略，崇尚学术、尊重人才、服务人才理念已融入治理体系的方方面面；校内名师学者有着眼全球和未来的视野，有慧眼识才、爱才惜才的能力和水平，问诊把脉青年人才科学研究，手把手指导青年教师站稳讲台；尊重科学研究规律和人才成长规律，实施“狮山硕彦计划”，承诺创新不惜钱，全方位支持人才静心问学育人。
华中农业大学位于中国武汉南湖之滨、狮子山麓，9公里湖岸线、5平方公里的大地上四季鸟语花香、绿树成荫，被誉为天然氧吧、园林式学府；校园内生活、医疗、运动场馆配套成熟、便利，幼儿园和附属学校质量居武汉市第一层次；周边知名教学科研机构和商业区环绕，紧邻城中环线、地铁快线，相对独立而交通便利，近繁华而远喧嚣，是难得的宜居宜业佳地。
Announcement for the 4th South Lake Innovation Forum for International Young Talents
Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
May 10-12, 2019
1. Brief Introduction
With a glorious history of 120 years, Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is now facing a new era. We are striving to build HZAU into a world-famous, research-intensive university with world-class dominant disciplines and distinctive characteristics. Organized by HZAU, the South Lake Innovation Forum for International Young Talents, aims to gather outstanding young talents from home and abroad to explore academic frontier, to seek partners sharing the same goal, and to promote exchange and cooperation.
2. Disciplines
Following disciplines will be covered in the Forum:
I. Life Sciences: Biology, Biomedical Science, Crop Science, Plant Protection, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Resources and Environment, Horticulture Science，Forest and Fisheries Science;
II. Environmental Science;
III. Chemistry and Materials Science;
IV. Food Nutrition and Health;
V. Informatics;
VI. Engineering and Materials Science;
VII. Ecology;
VIII. Landscape Architecture;
IX. Humanities and Social Sciences: Management, Economics, Sociology and Law.
3. Application Requirements
We are seeking persons who have ambitions and passions, run with the dream, being pragmatic and practical, have deep love for China, and have determination to innovation.
We welcome applicants who hold a doctoral degree from a world prestigious university, and have made outstanding achievements in scientific researches.
4. Schedule
March 31: Deadline for online application and C.V. uploading on website: http://211.69.132.91；
April 10: Selection of short-listed participants and issue of invitation letter；
May 10: Registration at forum venue；
May 11-12: Opening ceremony, experts reports, young scholars reports and visits, etc.
5. Travel and Accommodation
Intercity transportation cost (From working city to Wuhan and necessary transfer station, economy class) and accommodation expenses of all invited participants will be compensated. Generous remunerations will be given to participants as well.
6. Contact Information
Contact: Mr. Ren Chao Mr. Zhao Xiqing
Phone: +86（27）8728-0957
Email: rcb@mail.hzau.edu.cn
All young talents around the world are welcomed to sign up or consult relevant detail. If you are unable to attend this forum, please contact us for more information or the confirmation for future academic visits to HZAU at your most convenient time.
Huazhong Agricultural University
Jan 14, 2019
Brief introduction of HZAU:
Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education. It is on the list of “Double First-Class” university project. HZAU consists of 18 colleges and departments. There are more than 26,000 students, 2600 staff and faculty members, of whom 1600 are full-time faculty.
HZAU features in discipline superiority and forms a pattern-that agricultural science dominated, life science featured and multidisciplinary development achieved which agriculture, science, engineering, culture, law, economics, management and arts. Botany and Zoology is listed among the top 1‰ in the ESI rankings. Eight disciplines rank among the top 1% of ESI, including Botany and Zoology, Agricultural Science, Biology & Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Microbiology, Environmental Science/ Ecology, Chemistry, Engineering. Five disciplines are listed as first-class disciplines, including Biology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture & Crop Science, and Agricultural and Forestry Economics & Management. Seven disciplines are listed in Class A in 2017 China Discipline Ranking. Horticulture，Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine are A plus, Biology is A, Food Science and Technology, Crop Science, Agricultural and Forestry Economics & Management are A minus.
Carrying forward a profound, century-old culture, the University adheres to the HZAU motto “learn and practice, achieve and help achieve” and holds fast to the HZAU principle of “acting in an unassuming manner, having presence of mind, and averting blind acceptance”. The University upholds the philosophy of “nurturing talent and prioritizing scholarship”. The mission of the University is to take responsibility for national prosperity, rejuvenation, and human progress by devoting itself to talent cultivation, the exploration of truth, and cultural development.
At the same time, HZAU sticks to the strategy of strengthening university by talents. The idea that advocating in academic, respecting talents and serving talents have been integrated into all aspects of the governance system; Famous teachers and scholars in HZAU have a global and future perspective, and have the ability of understanding and cherishing talents, educating young talents for scientific research, guiding young teachers to stand on a stable platform personally; HZAU respects the laws of scientific research and talent growth rules. Starting the "Shishan Suoyan Plan", promising to innovation at all costs, and all-round support for talents to focus on research and education.
HZAU, located at the Shizishan (Lion Hill) and surrounded by the South Lake in Wuhan of Hubei province, has a vibrant campus of about 5 square kilometers with breathtaking natural beauty. The subtropical climate, abundant vegetation and harmonious environment make HZAU a beautiful garden rich in flora and oxygen. The living facilities, hospital and gymnasiums are well-equipped and convenient. The kindergarten and affiliated school of HZAU are first-class educational institutions in Wuhan. The campus is adjacent to the Central Ring and subway lines, and surrounded by commercial centers and well-known educational and scientific research institutions. Its convenient transportation and quiet environment make it an ideal place to work and live.