UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists calls for nominations. Deadline for nominations: 15 April 2025
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Pianeta Scuola news. Turin, September 27, 2024 – The call for nominations for the second edition of the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is now open.
About the Prize
The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM aims to boost research, education, and global cooperation to tackle challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It recognises young innovators whose work drives global socio-economic progress, while encouraging interest in science, particularly among women and girls, to foster gender equality and promote scientific careers.
Awarded biennially 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), the Prize includes $50,000, a medal, and a diploma for each winner. The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize aligns with UNESCO's focus on Gender Equality, aiming to inspire more women to pursue STEM careers.
Eligibility Criteria
• The Prize is awarded to candidates who have gained recognition for significant achievements or contributions in:
- Research in STEM, including emerging technologies, or
- STEM education, dissemination of research findings, creativity, and innovation, or
- International or regional cooperation in STEM.
• Candidates must be under 40 years old at the time of the application deadline.
• Nominations of young women scientists are strongly encouraged.
Nomination Process
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 completedin 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.
Please note that self-nomination shall not be considered.
Nomination Submissions
Nominate by 15 April 2025 —>
For further enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize.
More information
• UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize Webpage
• Statutes and Financial Regulation of the Prize
• Learn about UNESCO’s Projects in STEM
• Discover other UNESCO Prizes in Basic Sciences
• UNESCO Science Report (2021)
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-al-fozan-international-prize-promotion-young-scientists-calls-nominations
27/09/2024 - 12:25:53 | source: UNESCO |
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