The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences rewards individuals or institutions' significant efforts through scientific research towards improving the quality of human life. The core objectives of the Prize is to encourage research, enhance collaboration amongst researchers, and reinforce networks of centers of excellence in the life sciences towards these goals.
The Prize, funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is given annually to a maximum of three laureates. They receive a monetary award of USD 350,000, divided equally among laureates, to help further their research, together with a certificate and the "Integration Tribal" statuette by Equatorial Guinean artist Leandro Mbomio.
*The call for applications is open until December 20, 2020.
*Who can apply?
Individual(s) or Institutions endorsed by:
- Either Member States in consultation with their National Commissions; or
- Non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO active in a field covered by the Prize.
Each can endorse up to 5 candidates no later than the deadline set each year. Self-nominations will not be considered.
*How to apply?
Candidates must register online.