Deadline: 31-Oct-23
Applications are now open for the 2023 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences.
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.
The Prize is given annually to a maximum of three laureates, selected by the Director-General of UNESCO on the basis of the assessments and recommendations of an international jury.
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.
Prize Information
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- Each can endorse up to 5 candidates no later than the deadline set each year. Self-nominations will not be considered.
For more information, visit UNESCO.