The objective of The African Union Scientific Award Programme with the support of its Development Partners particularly the European Commission is to recognize, award and honor outstanding excelling African Scientists women, men alike and younger researchers for their scientific achievements, discoveries and innovations. This raises the profile of science and technology sector in the African Union Member States and Africa as a whole and thus contributing to Africa’s sustainable development, poverty alleviation and integration efforts.
WORTH
- The two successful winners of the Continental award each receives the current prize of 100,000USD
- The two winners off the regional award receive a prize of 20,000USD each.
- Two winners per country receive a prize of 2,000USD for National Scientist Award
ELIGIBILITY
- The Continental Award is open to all African scientists and is the highest level of the programme.
- This National young Scientist award is intended for young scientists both men and women
- Applicant’s age most not be more than 40 years by December 31 of the year of organization of the Award
DEADLINE: October 31 2016
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