The Call for applications for the first edition of the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the promotion of young scientists in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is now open! Candidates who are outstanding STEM Researchers are to be nominated for a chance to highlight their work and the importance of science, engineering, technology and mathematics. The Prize award of US $ 50,000 for each of the five laureates as well as a medal and a diploma will be given.
Prize Description
The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will foster collaboration, advancement and popularization of science and international cooperation to advance scientific expertise globally and meet the needs of young scientists in countries that are lagging behind in science and technology. The Al Fozan Foundation (Saudi Arabia) proposed to establish and fund the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize to generate STEM research, technology, and innovation, and push for the production and application of scientific knowledge to the centre of societal and economic development, in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in 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.
Award Benefits
- The Prize consists of an award of US$ 50,000 for each of the five laureates as well as a medal and a diploma.
- In line with UNESCO’s global priority on Gender Equality, the proposed Prize will also serve to encourage more women to adopt and pursue a STEM career.
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Award Sponsors
The Al Fozan Foundation (Saudi Arabia); UNESCO.
 Level and Areas of Study
All level of outstanding and innovative Young Scientists in STEM.
Eligibility Criteria
The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize is awarded to candidates who 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 are encouraged.
Nominations for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize
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, and 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.
Check Also:Â MAPS Young Professional Fellowship in Thailand
Submit a Nomination
Application Deadline: 15 November.
