TWAS-SAREP Regional Prize for Science Diplomacy 2018 ($3000 prize)

Deadline: August 20, 2018

Applications are invited for the TWAS Regional Prize for Science Diplomacy 2018. The World Academy of Sciences Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partner (TWAS-SAREP) seeks to honour an outstanding scientist who has collaborated on trans-boundary research projects contributing to, or made possible by, good international relations in the developing world. The prize is awarded in fulfilment of the TWAS objective of recognising, supporting and promoting scientific capacity and excellence in the developing world.

The ideal candidate must have made significant contributions to the application of diplomacy in Science and Technology to industry or to human well-being in the developing world. Awareness creation of ‘Science Diplomacy’ in the research and diplomatic communities is of critical importance in Africa. Steady Intergovernmental relations contribute and can be viewed as a guarantor of successful research collaborations. This builds trust amongst diverse and various stakeholders in developing countries.

Award

• The award comprises an award certificate with a citation on the winner’s scientific achievement, as well as a cash prize of 3000 USD. The winner will be formally announced at the Annual TWAS General Assembly and Conference. TWAS-SAREP will award the prize at suitable event thereafter. TWAS will also ensure that winners of the prize (every four years) are nominated for the AAAS Science Diplomacy Prize.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be nationals of countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Nominations are invited from TWAS and AAS fellows, fellows/members of National Academies and Young Academies in the region, Research Institutions, Research Councils and Universities in the region;
• Nominees must have made significant contributions to the application of diplomacy in Science and Technology to industry or to human well-being in the developing world;
• Nominees must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years;
• The nomination of women and scientists from Science & Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) is highly encouraged;
• Self-nominations will not be considered.

Nomination

Nominations accompanied by the Nomination Form and all the relevant documents must be submitted to twasrossa@assaf.org.za