The 2026 call for nomination to the CBAS Fellowship

Nominations are now open for the 2026 intake of CBAS Fellows. It will close on 30 April 2026 and new Fellows will be announced in September 2026.

CBAS Fellows

In September 2023, International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) announced the creation of the CBAS Fellowship.Currently,16 Fellows have been appointed.CBAS will increase the overall Fellow numbers through annual calls, adding about 5 members each year.

The Fellows include distinguished scientists and thought leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing the implementation of SDGs through science, technology, and innovation means.

The nomination process for the 2026 CBAS Fellowship is currently open. CBAS Fellowship seek new intake of individuals who share the same value and aspirations as CBAS that seek to enhance global collaboration on digital technology.

Who are we seeking？

CBAS Fellows

Outstanding scientists and experts who:

  • ·Have demonstrated global influence and recognized contributions in SDG-related fields
  • ·Provide leadership in advancing sustainable development, especially through big data and digital innovation
  • ·Actively promote international and cross-sector collaboration
  • ·Contribute to global scientific agendas and policy-relevant knowledge

What will Fellows do?

CBAS Fellows play a critical role in advancing global efforts towards SDGs realization through leveraging science, technology, and innovation. They can help facilitate the implementation of SDGs in multiple ways, for example, by

  • ·Advance the global scientific agenda through expertise and actions, particularly in promoting the SDGs with big data.
  • ·Build and participate in global networks of researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and private sector actors working on the SDGs.
  • ·Raise public and stakeholder awareness and understanding of the SDGs through campaigns, media, and public speaking.
  • ·Strengthen the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to implement sustainable practices.

Who can nominate Fellows?

There are two methods for nominating Fellow candidates:

(1) Current CBAS Fellows have the privilege to nominate at most two people annually on their own.

(2) Members of CBAS Academic Construction Committee are eligible nominators and can nominate one Fellow candidate each year.

http://www.cbas.ac.cn/en/about/aboutus/

How do we nominate?

Nominations must be submitted on a Nomination Form below, with the following elements: 

  • ·The name and relevant details of the nominator(s) and the nominee. 
  • ·A succinct overview statement by the nominator summarizing the basis for the nomination and how they can contribute to the CBAS mission (up to 100 words) [this text may be used on the CBAS website].  
  • ·A longer justification, in up to 400 words, for the nomination, that provides examples to support the 100-word statement, highlighting the nominee’s achievements and wider contributions to the sustainable development.
  • ·The nominee’s Curriculum Vitae, limited to two pages, should focus on their contributions that justify the nomination.
  • ·An additional page is allowed for providing supplementary evidence to support the nomination, including weblinks, if necessary.
  • ·A signed Declaration of Understanding by the nominee, acknowledging their willingness to accept the fellowship if selected and their consent for CBAS to retain the submitted information for the duration of their candidacy and, if successful, throughout their fellowship.


CBAS FELLOW NOMINATION FORM

Please forward this completed form to Fellow Secretariat (fellowship@cbas.ac.cn) together with a copy of the nominee’s full Curriculum Vitae. An additional page is allowed for providing supplementary evidence to support the nomination, including weblinks, if necessary.

1.Nominee Personal Details

Title:

First Name:

Last Name:

Middle Name:

Nationality

Gender

Present Organization:

Position:

Address:

Post Code:

Email:

Telephone:

2.A succinct overview statement by the nominator summarizing the basis for the   nomination and how they can contribute to the CBAS mission (up to 100 words)   [please write in an impersonal manner, as this text may be used on the   CBAS website]. 


3. A longer justification, in up to 400 words, for the nomination, that provides examples   to support the 100-word statement; highlighting the nominee’s achievements   and wider contributions to the sustainable development.


4.Nomination and approval *

Nominator   1

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Email:

Telephone:

Signature:

Date:

Nominator   2（optional）

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Email:

Telephone:

Signature:

Date:

Nominator   3（optional）

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Email:

Telephone:

Signature:

Date:

5.Approved by Nominee

I am willing to accept the fellowship if selected and consent for CBAS to retain the submitted information for the duration of the candidacy and, if successful, throughout the fellowship.

If I am selected as a CBAS Fellow, I agree to have my name, bio, and photo published on the CBAS website.

Signature:

Date:

* If the candidate is nominated by CBAS Fellows, the form only needs to fill in one nominator’s information. If the candidate is nominated by CBAS Professors, members of CBAS expert committee, and members of CBAS International Advisory Committee, the form needs to fill in three nominators’ information. For experts self-nominating, please fill the information of two recommendation experts as nominators in the form, and letters of recommendation from two nominators should be attached.