In recognition of the crucial role of Science and Technology (S&T) towards social and economic development, the IDB has, over the years, diversified and increased its assistance to its member countries in this area.
While the IDB continued to direct its efforts and financing to capacity-building, procuring equipment and establishing infrastructure of S&T, it has realized the necessity to develop a leading scientific elite among S&T institutions in member countries through the pursuit of excellence.
WORTH
- The IDB Prizes for S&T consist of three (3) prizes awarded on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.
- Each prize will consist of a cash award of one hundred thousand (100,000) US dollars, a trophy and a certificate mentioning the name of the winner and its accomplishments.
ELIGIBILITY
Applications are invited from national, regional and international academic/research/development institutions of member countries, private or public.
The Prizes are awarded only to institutions (not to individuals) in IDB member countries in the following categories:
- Category 1:
- Outstanding scientific or technological contribution to the socio-economic development of a member country.
- Category 2:
- Outstanding contribution to any of the following scientific disciplines: Engineering; Agriculture; Medicine; Biotechnology; Information Technology; Optronics; Material Sciences; Pharmaceutical; Industrial Microelectronics; Nanotechnology and alternative Energy Sources.
- Category 3:
- Noted scientific research institutions in IDB least developed member countries (LDMCs).
DEADLINE: November 30 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
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