The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award is one of the most prestigious honours given to scientists from the developing world.

The Award, sponsored by Lenovo, has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by scientists living and working in the developing countries.

In 2022 the award will be given to an individual in recognition of his/her pioneering achievements in social and economic sciences that have direct impact on crosscutting SDGs and intersectionality, including but not limited to:

• poverty and hunger reduction (including food and nutrition security)
• inequalities (including gender inequities and gender violence)
• quality education (including inclusive education and teacher education)
• health (including mental health, well-being and pandemics)
• climate change (including adaptation/resilience and climate financing)
• clean energy and safe drinking water

Candidates must be nationals of a developing country, living and working in the Global South for at least the last 10 years.
The award will only be conferred to an individual for scientific research in social and economic sciences of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries. Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.       

The award carries a USD 100,000 monetary award and a medal.

Deadline: 18 May 2022.

For full details on the application process and eligibility requirements, please see:

https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-lenovo-science-award