May 31, 2023

We are sharing information about the call made by the National Academy of Engineering:

The National Academy of Engineering is calling for submissions of works interested in participating in the Rosario Pou Award for Innovation in the forestry chain, corresponding to the year 2023.

This award, established in 2022, has the main objective of promoting innovation throughout the forestry production chain, and to this end, to recognize the merit of a work with a special distinction.

Award considerations

1.1. The works will be original, presented by Uruguayan citizens; they must indicate in which sector they are located, within the forestry chain defined above.

1.2. Registration of works can be done in person or by email addressed to acadinguy@gmail.com, indicating in the subject of the email: “Rosario Pou Award for innovation in the forestry chain of Uruguay”.

1.3. The submission format will be a PDF document, maximum 50 pages in A4 format, which will be sent to the email address indicated above. It may be submitted along with an audiovisual presentation (video) that explains the motivation behind the idea, the challenges overcome, and the magnitude of the impact achieved. The maximum duration of the video will be 5 (five) minutes. The video does not need to be of commercial quality. It is recommended to use a landscape format and produce the video in 720p resolution or higher.

1.4. Individuals, groups of individuals or institutions that can demonstrate experience in any activity of the forestry chain may apply.

1.5. The submission of works must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae of the participant(s), which includes their activity in the area, as well as their personal data: email address and mobile phone number.

1.6. The ANIU Board of Directors will select the works that, in its judgment, comply with the stipulations of these guidelines. If accepted, applicants will be notified; otherwise, they will be informed of the reasons for rejection.

1.7. The Board of Directors will appoint an Evaluation Committee, which will be made up of Academics with experience in the subject, and professionals external to the ANIU.

1.8. The prize will consist of a symbolic item and a cash award of USD 5,000 (five thousand US dollars). The jury may also award honorable mentions, which will not include any monetary compensation; it may also declare the prize void.

1.9. The award ceremony will take place in a formal event, with the presence of those involved and an invitation to national authorities.

Deadlines

The submission period begins with this publication, June 15th, and will end on August 28th. The jury will announce its decision before December 15th, and the prize will be awarded in March 2024.

An attached document clarifies the concepts of INNOVATION as well as what is considered to be a “forestry chain”.

For inquiries and to submit documentation, please contact acadinguy@gmail.com