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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences
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The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for
Research in the Life Sciences rewards significant efforts of individuals or
institutions through scientific research towards improving the quality of human
life.
Life sciences hold the key to a better future, as they contribute to poverty
eradication, improved health, food and water security. The core objectives of
the Prize is to encourage research, enhance collaboration amongst researchers
and reinforce networks of centers of excellence in the life sciences towards
these goals.
The Prize, funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is given annually to a maximum of three laureates. They receive a monetary award of USD 350,000, divided equally among laureates, to help further their research, together with a certificate and the “Integracion Tribal” statuette by Equatorial Guinean artist Leandro Mbomio.
The Prize was established by UNESCO’s Executive Board, to support the achievement 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as well as UNESCO’s global priorities included in the Medium-term Strategy 2014-2021.
Who can apply?
Individual(s) or Institutions endorsed by:
- Either Member States in consultation with their National Commissions; or
- Non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO active in a field covered by the Prize.
Self-nominations will not be considered.
How to apply?
Candidates must send their documents to the National Commission through Info@unescoghana.org
Application form includes:
- Background Information;
- Outline of the candidate’s contribution to the Prize’s objectives;
- Summary of the work/research;
- List of Publications.
All supporting material (e.g. publications, photos, videos) must be transmitted electronically.
Deadline?
30th April, 2019
For any other questions regarding the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences or the submission process, please contact the Ghana National Commission for UNESCO Secretariat or Visit: https://en.unesco.org/stem/lifesciences-prize