TWAS Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize

Scientific and Technological Achievement in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 2019

TWAS Young Arab Scientist Prize 2019

Deadline is extended to 6 November 2019

Acknowledging the vital role Science and Technology plays in our societies, TWAS Arab Regional Partner has named the theme “Scientific and Technological Achievement in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences” for the 2019 Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize.

The prize will be awarded to a young scientist from the Arab region who has accomplished an unusually notable research or technological effort in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The prize will be awarded for a substantial revision or modification of a scientific and technological principle or procedure, or an important improvement to the value of a device, activity, program, or public service.

Special consideration and priority will be given for the contribution that implement artificial intelligence in the field of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The value of the prize is USD 3,000.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1.    Hold the nationality of an Arab country.
2.    Be living and working in an Arab country.
3.    Hold a PhD degree.
4.    Have a proven track record in his/her field.
5.    Be under 40 years of age by 1 January 2019.

Nominations will ONLY be accepted from:

1.   TWAS Arab Members; or
2.   Science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions from the Arab region.

Nominations of female scientists are particularly encouraged.

NB: Self-nominations are not valid.
 

Nomination for this Prize is Closed Now

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