Nominations are invited from eligible candidates for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize 2022 for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM. The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) happens to be an endeavour to strengthen STEM research, STEM education and international cooperation to confront the global challenges addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Prize is intended to give recognition to the achievements of young people that are conducive to socio-economic transformation and development on a global scale while also increasing the interest of young people, particularly girls and women, in science so as to promote gender equality, scientific literacy and the choice of a scientific career.
It is awarded every two years to five laureates from the five geographic regions of UNESCO (Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and North America and Latin America and the Caribbean) and its purpose is to encourage youth participation in STEM, in particular women and girls, so as to promote gender equality, scientific literacy and the choice of a scientific career.
Eligibility
The Prize is awarded to candidates who have earned recognition for their significant achievement/contribution to:
Research in STEM including emerging technologies or;
STEM education, dissemination of research findings, as well as creativity and innovation or;
International or regional cooperation in STEM.
Candidates must be less than 40 years old at the time of the application deadline. Candidatures of young women scientists are also encouraged.
Who can submit nominations?
The nominations can be submitted by the following entities:
Governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions
Non-governmental organizations maintaining official partnerships with UNESCO and are active in relevant fields covered by the Prize
UNESCO Chairs
International scientific unions
Universities
Nominations must be completed in full in English or French.
Each nomination shall be accompanied by a written recommendation, which shall include:
a description of the candidate’s background and achievements
a summary of the work, publications and other supporting documents of major importance, submitted for consideration
a description of the candidate’s contribution to the Prize’s objectives.
No self-nomination shall be considered.
Funding Details
The Prize consists of an award of US $ 50,000 for each of the five laureates, a medal, and a diploma. In line with UNESCO’s global priority on Gender Equality, the proposed Prize will also encourage more women to adopt and pursue a STEM career.
The last date to apply for the application is November 15, 2022.
Interested applicants can apply for the opportunity through this link.
