Deadline: 31st October 2023 | UNESCO Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences
| Title; | UNESCO Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences |
| Organisation: | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
| Fund/Benefit: | $350 000 |
| Deadline: | 31st October 2023 |
| Eligible countries: | All countries |
Because they help with the eradication of poverty and contribute to better health, food, and water security, life sciences hold the key to a better future. The Prize’s main goals are to promote research, improve inter-researcher collaboration, and strengthen networks of centres of excellence in the biological sciences.
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The Republic of Equatorial Guinea, which funds the Prize, can honour up to three laureates each year. Along with a diploma and the “Integracion Tribal” statuette by Equatorial Guinean artist Leandro Mbomio, they each receive a cash prize worth USD 350,000 to aid in the advancement of their research.
The Prize was established by UNESCO’s Executive Board to aid in the accomplishment of both the organization’s global aims and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Eligibility
Person(s) or Organization(s) supported by:
- Either Member States in discussion with their National Commissions; or Non-governmental organisations working in a Prize-related sector and officially partnered with UNESCO.
- Each may support up to five candidates before the deadline that is established each year. Self-nominations won’t be taken into account.
Application
- Candidates are required to register online.
- Candidates who register will be given a temporary password to access and complete an English or French online form.
The application form contains:
- details on the candidate’s background and how they contributed to the goals of the Prize;
- a synopsis of the research or effort;
- listing of works.
- All supporting documents (such as publications, images, and videos) must be sent online through electronic means.
Applications may be submitted in one of two ways after completion:
- Candidates who have been asked to apply by an NGO may send documentation of their endorsement to the UNESCO Secretariat through upload.
- Candidates can use the online application method to submit their application to a National Commission.
Only authorised submissions are submitted to the UNESCO Secretariat. The candidate should use all reasonable means to get the necessary National Commission’s endorsement.
For more information, visit the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences.
