UNESCO AL FOZAN International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM

UNESCO AL FOZAN International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM

About UNESCO AL FOZAN International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM
UNESCO – Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

The UNESCO – Al Fozan International Prize for the promotion of young scientists in STEM was created to strengthen STEM research, STEM education and international cooperation. The Prize will give recognition to 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.

The Purpose of The UNESCO AL FOZAN International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM

* To promote young scientists and young researchers in the field of STEM

* Aims to strengthen STEM research, STEM education and international cooperation to confront the global challenges addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

* Recognize the achievements of young people that are conducive to socio-economic transformation and development on a global scale.

* Increase the interest of young people, particularly girls and women, in science to promote gender equality, scientific literacy and the choice of a scientific career.

The Prize

The Prize consists of a monetary reward of US $50,000 for each of the five winners, representing a total monetary prize value of $250,000. A diploma and a medal will be given to each of the recipients.

About the Prize

* The Prize is awarded every two years to five individual prize-winners from the five UNESCO geographical regions at each edition, on an initial basis for three biennia

* Prizes may be awarded to five individuals only who have promoted STEM advancement in education, research, or international cooperation for societal development

* Candidates must be less than 40 years old at the time of applying for the Prize and must be actively involved in

STEM at the time of application to the Prize.

Last Date : 15th November, 2022

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