U.S.-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Based on the success of NAS's Kavli Frontiers of Science Program and NAE's Frontiers of Engineering, the U.S-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program will initiate a series of symposia to bring together young scientists (under the age of 45) from the United States and 22 Arab countries to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields.
Upcoming
Application will open on April 30, 2026
Key dates
The symposium will take place October 25-27, 2026 in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Award details
This symposium will explore plenary topics of:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Methodologies for Scientific Discovery
- Metabolism–Immunity Interactions
- Water Security
- Space Technologies
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