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TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2022 for Scientists from Developing Countries (USD$100,000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: May 18, 2022

The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award is one of the most prestigious honours given to scientists from the developing world.

The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award carries a monetary award of USD100,000 provided by Lenovo, as well as a medal and a certificate highlighting the recipient’s major contributions to science.

The award is presented to the recipient at a special ceremony arranged by TWAS.

SUBJECT AREAS

During the first four-year cycle (2013-2016), the award subject focused on the basic sciences, with the specific subject area changing each year: physics and astronomy (2013), biological sciences (2014), mathematics (2015) and chemical sciences (2016).

During the second cycle the award subjects are: Geological Sciences (2017), Engineering Sciences (2018), Agricultural Sciences (2020), Social and Economic Sciences (2022).

In 2022 the award will be given to an individual in recognition of his/her pioneering achievements in social and economic sciences that have direct impact on crosscutting SDGs and intersectionality, including but not limited to:

  • poverty and hunger reduction (including food and nutrition security)
  • inequalities (including gender inequities and gender violence)
  • quality education (including inclusive education and teacher education)
  • health (including mental health, well-being and pandemics)
  • climate change (including adaptation/resilience and climate financing)
  • clean energy and safe drinking water

Candidates must be nationals of a developing country, living and working in the Global South for at least the last 10 years. The award will only be conferred to an individual for scientific research in social and economic sciences of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.
Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be accepted. Fellows of TWAS are eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Award.

Jury members and previous winners of the Trieste Science Prize (also administered by TWAS) are not eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Award. Individuals who have received the Nobel Prize, the Tokyo/Kyoto Prize, the Crafoord Prize and the Abel Prize are not eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Award.

Nominations can only be submitted electronically through the on-line platform. The deadline to submit online nominations is 18 May 2022.           

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2022

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TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2020 for Scientists from Developing Countries (USD$100,000 Prize)

by OFA
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Application Deadline:10 March 2020

The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award is one of the most prestigious honours given to scientists from the developing world. In 2020 the award will be given for outstanding achievements in Agricultural Sciences.

Field. During the first four-year cycle (2013-2016), the award subject focused on the basic sciences, with the specific subject area changing each year: physics and astronomy (2013), biological sciences (2014), mathematics (2015) and chemical sciences (2016). During the second cycle the award subjects will be: Geological Sciences (2017), Engineering Sciences (2018), Agricultural Sciences (2020), Social Sciences (2022).

Eligibility Criteria for year 2020:

Award. The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award will carry a monetary award of USD100,000 provided by Lenovo, as well as a medal and a certificate highlighting the recipient’s major contributions to science. The award will be presented to the recipient at a special ceremony arranged by TWAS.

For the 2020 edition of the award, TWAS will consider candidates with world-class achievements in Agricultural Sciences. The ‘TWAS-Lenovo Science Award’ nominations can only be submitted electronically through the on-line platform.The deadline to submit online nominations is 10 March 2020.

Nominations. Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged. Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.

Eligibility. 

Candidates must be nationals of a developing country and must have lived and worked in a developing country for the last 10 years. The prize will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.

Jury members and previous winners of the Trieste Science Prize (also administered by TWAS) are not eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.

Evaluation. The evaluation and selection will be carried out by an authoritative international jury chaired by the TWAS president and including a representative from Lenovo.

How to nominate a scientist

The ‘TWAS-Lenovo Science Award’ nominations can only be submitted electronically through the on-line platform by clicking on the “NEW NOMINATION” button at the bottom of this page.

To resume working on saved nominations, click on the “RESUME” button  at the bottom of this page.

The deadline for receiving nominations is 10 March 2020, however we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the deadline but submit the nomination as early as you can to enable us to process it as quickly as possible.

Before starting compiling the nomination, PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE MAXIMUM CHARACTERS ALLOWED.

A nomination is considered complete only if includes all of the following information/material:

  • Nominator contact details
  • Nominee contact details (self nominations are not accepted) and general infomation on the nominee, including the country where he/she has been working and living in the past 10 years
  • Brief suggested citation (no more than 15 words) highlighting the nominee’s outstanding scientific achievement in Agricultural Sciences
  • Supporting statement of about 200 words summarizing the scientific achievements of the nominee
  • 5-6 page narrative write-up of the candidate highlighting his/her major scientific achievements
  • Information on PhD (degree, year, awarding institution)
  • Information of any time spent abroad in the past ten years
  • The nominee’s brief CV and her/his complete list of publications are also to be uploaded, separately, onto the online platform.
  • A list of no more than 20 of his/her most significant publications.
  • Information on previous awards, honours, recognition received by the nominee
  • Google Scholar h-index and number of citations
  • Authorization from the nominee to process his/her personal data for the purposes of his/her nomination, in conformity to Art. 13 of the Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003. This authorization can only be submitted through the online platform.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2020

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TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2018 for Scientists from Developing Countries (USD$100,000 Prize)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: April 16th 2018

The TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize is one of the most prestigious honours given to scientists from the developing world. In 2018 the prize will be given for outstanding achievements in Engineering Sciences.

 

Field.

During the first four-year cycle (2013-2016), the prize subject focused on the basic sciences, with the specific subject area changing each year: physics and astronomy (2013), biological sciences (2014), mathematics (2015) and chemical sciences (2016). During the second four-year cycle (2017-2020) the prize subjects will be: Geological Sciences (2017), Engineering Sciences (2018), Agricultural Sciences (2019), Social Sciences (2020).

For the 2018 edition of the prize, TWAS will consider candidates with world-class achievements in Engineering Sciences.

Prize:

  • The TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize will carry a monetary award of USD100,000 provided by Lenovo, as well as a medal and a certificate highlighting the recipient’s major contributions to science.
  • The prize will be presented to the recipient at a special ceremony arranged by TWAS.

Nominations.

  • Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions.
  • Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged. Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.

Eligibility.

  • Candidates must be nationals of a developing country and must have lived and worked in a developing country for the last 10 years.
  • The prize will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.
  • Jury members and previous winners of the Trieste Science Prize (also administered by TWAS) are not eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.

Evaluation. The evaluation and selection will be carried out by an authoritative international jury chaired by the TWAS president and including a representative from Lenovo.

TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize
TWAS Secretariat
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy

Phone:  +39 040 2240 387
Fax: +39 040 22407387

Email:[email protected]

Application doc(s):
Microsoft Office document icon twas-lenovo_prize_2018_nomination.doc 139.5 KB
PDF icon twas-lenovo_prize_2018_nominfo.pdf 34.67 KB
Contact email: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2018

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2016 TWAS-Levono Science Prize for Scientists from Developing Countries (USD100,000 Prize)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: 16 May 2016

The TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize is one of the most prestigious honours given to scientists from the developing world. In 2016 the prize will be given for outstanding achievements in Chemical Sciences. The winner receives USD100,000.
Lenovo is a USD 38.7-billion personal technology company – and the largest PC company in the world, serving customers in more than 160 countries. Dedicated to building
exceptionally engineered

Eligibility.

  • Candidates must be nationals of a developing country and must have lived and worked in a developing country for the last 10 years.
  • The prizes will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.
  • Individuals who have received the Nobel Prize, the Tokyo/Kyoto Prize, the Crafoord Prize or the Abel Prize are not eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.
  • Jury members and previous winners of the Trieste Science Prize (also administered by TWAS) will not be eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.

Nominations.

Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged. Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.

Evaluation.

The evaluation and selection will be carried out by an authoritative international jury chaired by the TWAS president and including a representative from Lenovo.

TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize
TWAS Secretariat
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy

Email:[email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2016

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2015 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize for Scientists from Developing Countries (USD100,000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: Deadline: 30 April 2015

Together, TWAS and Lenovo are offering the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize, which is intended to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by individual scientists in developing countries.

TWAS, The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries, was founded in 1983 in Trieste, Italy. It is administered by UNESCO through an agreement between the Italian government and UNESCO. TWAS’s principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the South.

Lenovo is a USD 38.7-billion personal technology company – and the largest PC company in the world, serving customers in more than 160 countries. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution.

FIELDS

The specific subject area for nominations will change in each year.

  • The first four-year cycle (2013-2016) will focus on the basic sciences, rotating between
    physics and astronomy (2013), biological sciences (2014), mathematics (2015) and
    chemical sciences (2016).

ELIGIBILITY

  • Candidates must be nationals of developing countries, living and working in the South for
    at least the last 10 years.
  • The prizes will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.

AWARD

  • The prize carries a monetary award of USD100,000, generously provided by Lenovo, a medal and a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded.
  • The prize will be presented to the recipient at a special ceremony arranged by TWAS and Lenovo.

NOMINATIONS

  • Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
  • Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.

ENQUIRIES

Additional information and nomination forms
are available from the TWAS Secretariat
([email protected], www.twas.org).

  • Nominations for the 2015 prize should reach
    the TWAS Secretariat by 30 April 2015 at:
    TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize
    TWAS Secretariat
    ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11
    34151 Trieste, Italy
    Telephone: +39 040 2240387
    E-mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize, 

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The Academy of Science for the Developing World (TWAS)-Lenovo Science Prize 2013. ($100,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi
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Nomination Deadline: 10 June 2013 

 

The Academy of Science for the Developing World (TWAS) and PC-maker Lenovo are inviting nominations for the prestigious 100,000-dollar ‘TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize’ to be awarded to outstanding scientists in the developing world. The first edition will honour researchers in the field of physics and astronomy.

Prize

The TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize will carry a monetary award of USD100,000 provided by Lenovo, as well as a medal and a certificate highlighting the recipient’s major contributions to science. The prize will be presented to the recipient at a special ceremony arranged by TWAS.

Field

During the first four-year cycle (2013-2016), the prize subject will focus on the basic sciences, with the specific subject area changing each year:

physics and astronomy (2013), biological sciences (2014), mathematics (2015) and chemical sciences (2016).

Nominations

Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Eligibility

Candidates must be nationals of a developing country and must have lived and worked in a developing country for the last 10 years. The prizes will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.

Evaluation.

 

The evaluation and selection will be carried out by an authoritative international jury chaired by the TWAS president and a representative from Lenovo. Jury members and previous winners of the Trieste Science Prize (also administered by TWAS) will not be eligible for the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.

 

Nominations for the 2013 edition of the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize in physics and astronomy should be made on the relevant nomination form and reach the TWAS secretariat  by 10 June 2013:

TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize
TWAS Secretariat
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy

Tel:  +39 040 2240662
Fax: +39 040 22407662
E-mail: [email protected]

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