UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM 2026 ($50,000 prize) – YOA

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Applications are open for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM 2026. The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM goals to spice up STEM analysis, training, and worldwide cooperation to sort out challenges addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

It acknowledges younger folks whose work drives international socio-financial progress, whereas encouraging curiosity in science, notably amongst ladies and women, to foster gender equality and promote scientific careers. The UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize additionally displays UNESCO’s dedication to gender equality by encouraging and provoking extra ladies to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Award

• The Prize awards every recipient USD $50,000, together with a medal and diploma.

Eligibility

• Candidates will need to have gained recognition for vital achievements or contributions in a number of of the following areas:
  • Research in STEM, together with rising applied sciences
  • STEM training, dissemination of analysis findings, creativity, and innovation
  • International or regional cooperation in STEM
• Candidates should be underneath 40 years outdated at the time of the application deadline.
• Nominations of younger ladies scientists are strongly inspired to advertise gender steadiness in STEM fields.

Nomination

The candidate ought to full the application file following the steps beneath:

• Register on-line: Create a candidate account, confirm your e-mail, and full person profile data.
• Complete the file: Complete your profile and application, offering detailed details about your background, achievements and contributions in line with the submission standards, and add all essential paperwork together with:
  • An outline of your background and achievements
  • A abstract of your work, publications, and different vital contributions
  • An announcement detailing your contribution to the goals of the Prize
• Nomination requirement: Ensure your nomination is submitted by an eligible nominator previous to submitting the application file (the nomination course of is detailed beneath).
• Language requirement: All purposes should be accomplished in full in English or French.
• Deadline: Ensure your on-line application and accomplished nomination are submitted by 30 November 2026 (midnight, UTC+1).

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For extra data, go to UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize.