New Delhi: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has invited nominations from eligible applicants for the second edition of the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The prize is awarded to five talented young people for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation every two years.
The laureates will get USD 50,000 each to help launch their careers and share ideas. The candidate must be under the age of 40, from each of UNESCO’s five geographic regions.
Interested candidates can visit the official website of the UNESCO or Ministry of Education for detailed information. The application process will take place online via https://unescoalfozanprize.org/
The UNESCO-AL Fozan Interational Prize for young scientists aims to promote young researchers in the field of STEM. The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize aims to strengthen STEM research, STEM education and international cooperation to confront the global challenges addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Submission of nominations
The nominations should be submitted to the Director-General by the governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, by non-governmental organisations maintaining official partnerships with UNESCO and active in relevant fields covered by the prize, by UNESCO Chairs, category 2 centres, international scientific unions and universities. The last date for submission of applications is April 15, 2025.
A self-nomination will not be considered.
Each nomination should be accompanied by a written recommendation, which may include, the following details in English or French language.
- 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.
Candidates can check the official website of the Ministry of Education for details about the prize.
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