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The TWAS Prizes are awarded to individual scientists from developing countries in recognition of an outstanding contribution to scientific knowledge in nine fields of sciences and/or to the application of science and technology to sustainable development.

Deadline
15th March 2018

Field
Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth, Astronomy and Space Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Physics and Social Sciences*

Programme
Award

Value
USD 15,000

Eligibility
Candidates for a TWAS Prize must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years immediately prior to their nomination. They must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
-Scientific research achievement of outstanding significance for the development of scientific thought.
-Outstanding contribution to the application of science and technology to sustainable development.
-Members of TWAS and candidates for TWAS membership are not eligible for TWAS Prizes.
-Self-nominations will not be considered.

Nominations
-TWAS is inviting nominations from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.
-Nominations must be made on the on-line nomination form and clearly state the contribution the candidate has made to the development of the particular field of science for which the prize would be awarded.
-Nominations of women scientists and scientists from scientifically lagging countries are particularly encouraged.
-The re-nomination of a previously declined candidate shall be accepted only if it bears substantially new elements for judgment.

Application
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