November 3, 2009, Seoul, S. Korea ? Institut Pasteur Korea (CEO: Ulf Nehrbass, www.ip-korea.org) announced that it has initiated the ‘Young Pasteurian Award’ to encourage young scientists to develop creativity and imagination in their research and collect applicants for the 1st ‘Young Pasteuiran Award’.

Sponsored by French Embassy and sponsored by Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, the 1st ‘Young Pasteurian Award’ is designed to identify and honor promising young scientists with innovative ideas so that they can play leading roles in advancing science and technology in the 21st century. Korean Science & Technology is sure to benefit from greater originality of ideas, which promotes the creativity and imagination among science & technology community. Institut Pasteur Korea has therefore initiated a ‘Young Pasteurian Award’ to encourage young scientists to develop their innovative ideas and original approaches.

Any graduate students in the course of master degree or doctorate can apply for the ‘Young Pasteurian Award’ via submitting innovative and out of box ideas related to Life Sciences by December 31, 2009 via post or email. (Details inquiry: www.ip-korea.org, 82-31-8018-8050/8031)

The evaluation will be conducted by the review committee composed of renowned scientists with outstanding achievements in research related to life sciences, and the committee will finally select the winners in recognition of their innovation, originality and potential impacts.

A total of 3 final winners will be chosen and the Grand Award (1 person) and the Award of Excellence (2 persons) will be rewarded via cash prize and plaque, support for Institut Pasteur Paris visit opportunities, Institut Pasteur Korea Internship and/or Educational opportunities at Institut Pasteur Paris Teaching Lab course.

“Louis Pasteur, the founder of Institut Pasteur, had a lot of impact on scientific advances and quality of life by bringing innovations into various science areas.” Ulf Nehrbass, CEO of Institut Pasteur Korea said, “Inspired by Louis Pasteur’s spirit, we hope a large number of young scientists participate in the program, establishing a strong innovative base for advances in health science”.

Details of the 1st ‘Young Pasteurian Award’ are as follows;
- Qualification: Graduate Students (Master/Doctor degree)
- Subject & Theme: There are no limits as long as they are innovative ideas related to Life Sciences
- How to Apply: submit the Application Form in English which can be downloaded at http://www.ip-korea.org/news/events_list.php?v_mode=conference
- Deadline: December 31, 2009
- Awarding Ceremony: February, 2010 (TBD)
- Inquiry: (seminar@ip-korea.org, symposium@ip-korea.org), (031)8018-8050 or 8031

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About Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur, a French chemist and microbiologist is renowned as his remarkable breakthroughs in science. He solved the mysteries of rabies, anthrax and chicken cholera as well as contributed to the development of the first vaccines for rabies. He debunked the widely accepted myth of spontaneous generation, thereby setting the stage for modern biology and biochemistry. He described the scientific basis for fermentation, wine-making, and the brewing of beer. Pasteur`s work gave birth to many branches of science, and he was singlehandedly responsible for some of the most important theoretical concepts and practical applications of modern science. His work served as the springboard for branches of science and medicine such as stereochemistry, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, immunology, and molecular biology. Moreover, his work has protected millions of people from disease through vaccination and pasteurization.