UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize 2022 for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM [Awards Rs. 39.9 L]: Apply by Nov 15

 Nominations are invited from eligible candidates for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize 2022 for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM.

About UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize

The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) aims to strengthen STEM research, STEM education and international cooperation to confront the global challenges addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Prize will give recognition to the achievements of young people that are conducive to socio-economic transformation and development on a global scale while also increasing the interest of young people, particularly girls and women, in science so as to promote gender equality, scientific literacy and the choice of a scientific career.

It is awarded every two years to five laureates from the five geographic regions of UNESCO (Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and North America and Latin America and the Caribbean), its purpose to encourage youth participation in STEM, in particular women and girls, so as to promote gender equality, scientific literacy and the choice of a scientific career.

Eligibility Criteria

The Prize is awarded to candidates shall have earned recognition for their significant achievement/contribution to:

• Research in the STEM including the emerging technologies or;
• STEM education, dissemination of research findings, as well as creativity and innovation or;
• International or regional cooperation in STEM.

Candidates must be less than 40 years old at the time of the application deadline. Candidatures of young women scientists is encouraged.

Who can submit nominations?

The nominations can be submitted by the following entities:

• Governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions
• Non-governmental organizations maintaining official partnerships with UNESCO and active in relevant fields covered by the Prize
• UNESCO Chairs
• Category 2 Centres
• International scientific unions
• Universities

Nominations must be completed in full in English or French.

Each nomination shall be accompanied by a written recommendation, which shall include:

• a description of the candidate’s background and achievements
• a summary of the work, publications and other supporting documents of major importance, submitted for consideration
• a description of the candidate’s contribution to the Prize’s objectives.

No self-nomination shall be considered.

Prizes

The Prize consists of an award of US $ 50,000 for each of the five laureates, a medal, and a diploma. In line with UNESCO’s global priority on Gender Equality, the proposed Prize will also encourage more women to adopt and pursue a STEM career.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants can apply for the opportunity through this link.

Application Deadline

November 15, 2022

Contact

Email: unescoalfozanprize@unesco.org

Click here to view the official notification for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize 2022 for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM.

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