About the Award

  • The award consists of a bronze medal.
  • Winners obtain a £15,000 grant to help their analysis.
  • Each recipient additionally receives a private reward of £2,000.

Eligibility

  • Nominations stay legitimate for 3 nomination cycles.
  • Applicants are inspired to learn the Terms and Conditions earlier than submitting.

Key Dates

  • Nominations shut: 20 February 2026
  • Prize Lecture: Professor Ara Monadjem will ship the Royal Society Africa Prize Lecture on 15 April 2026, accessible each in particular person and on-line through Eventbrite.

Recent Winners

  • 2025: Professor Ara Monadjem, recognised for his dedication to African biodiversity analysis and conservation.
  • 2024: Professor Ali Baklouti, honoured for his work on non-commutative harmonic evaluation and geometry on homogeneous areas.

Resources

  • Terms and Conditions of the Royal Society Africa Prize 2026
  • Royal Society Medals and Awards: Nominations Guidance

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