Deadline: 31-Mar-2025
The call for nominations for the ninth edition of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences is now open.
The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences aims to reward the projects and activities of individuals, group of individuals, institutions, and non-governmental organizations for their outstanding contribution to the improvement of human life.
Prize Information
- Funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the Prize, which has a monetary value of US$ 300,000, is divided equally among up to three laureates.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Prize is awarded annually to eminent scientists or groups of scientists, institutions, and non-governmental organizations from numerous fields, such as medicine, biology, agriculture, environmental sciences, and new technologies, who have significantly contributed to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through outstanding and transformative discoveries.
- Candidatures can only be submitted by the following designated authorities:
- UNESCO Member States through their National Commissions.
- Non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO that are active in relevant fields covered by the Prize.
Selection Criteria
- The Secretariat reviews all applications received before the deadline and transmits the eligible applications to the International Jury of the Prize.
- The International Jury meets to assess the eligible applications.
- The Director-General selects the winners based on the recommendation of the International Jury.
- The prize is awarded to the winner(s) during an official ceremony organised by UNESCO.
Application Requirements
- Once registered, the candidates will be asked to fill in an online application form in English or French, which will include the following:
- Background information
- Outline of the candidate’s contribution to the Prize’s objectives
- Summary of the research work
- List of major scientific publications
For more information, visit UNESCO.