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Royal Society Africa Prize 2020 for African Scientists

Royal Society Africa Prize 2020 for African Scientists

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Domaines : Chimie - Biologie - LaboratoireSanté - Nutrition - Santé Publique - Pharmacie - Vétérinaire

Royal Society Africa Prize 2020 for African Scientists

 

Application Deadline : 27th January 2020 at 3pm GMT

 

The call for nominations is now open.

Eligible Countries :

African countries

 

About the Award :

The Royal Society Africa Prize is to recognise research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa.

 

Type :

Award, Research

 

Eligibility :

  • The Royal Society Africa Prize will be made to an individual for an outstanding, innovative contribution to biological science, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa ;
  • The Prize is intended for researchers at an early stage of their research career (usually having received their PhD within the last 10-15 years) with the potential to build a research project to follow on from the prize ;
  • The research must be based in Africa ;
  • Nominations can be made by senior academics and members of the national academies of science ;
  • The project and nominee should be linked with an African centre of excellence, which would normally be a University, or equivalent research centre ;
  • Normally the Prize is given to an individual who has not yet reached full Professorship status.

 

Number of Awards :

1

 

Value of Award :

The winner will receive a bronze medal, accompanied by a £15,000 grant towards their research project and a gift of £2,000.

 

How to Apply :

Nominate now

The call for nominations is now open. Please refer to the Medals and Awards guidance notes (PDF) to check nominee eligibility.

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