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This programme is implemented by ASMunder the Government’s National Nobel LaureateProgramme that aims to catalyse the achievement ofexcellence in science, technology and innovation for<strong>Malaysia</strong> as well as develop high calibre scientists whoare capable of gaining international recognition.The Academy of Sciences <strong>Malaysia</strong> is responsible forthe national level vetting and selection of nominees forthe Lindau Nobel Prize Winners Meeting, madepossible by a Memorandum of Understanding with theLindau Council and Foundation.The Lindau Nobel Prize Winners meeting offers young researchers a unique chance of aninformal get-together with several Nobel Laureates from science disciplines i.e. physics,chemistry and physiology or medicine. Since 1952, top young scientists at universities andresearch institutes in Germany and abroad have been invited to Lindau as a reward for thequality of their work. They are chosen from among the best at academic institutions andfoundations all over the world.The Lindau meeting is dedicated to one scientific discipline (physics, chemistry, physiology ormedicine) on an annual rotation or from all disciplines at a tri-discipline meeting held once inEducated, Inspiredfive years. More than 600 outstanding&youngConnectedscientists are selected from over 65 countriesfrom thousands of applications through a stringent selection process vetted by the ReviewPanel of the Lindau Council.The annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings provide a globally recognised forum for theThe <strong>Malaysia</strong>n transfer of knowledge between generations Experienceof scientists. They inspire and motivate NobelLaureates and international Best Talents. Lectures of Nobel Laureates reflect current scientifictopics and present relevant fields of research of the future. 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