Applications Invited for UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2025

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About the Organization

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other's lives. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.

About the Prize

The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences aims to reward the projects and activities of individuals, group of individuals, institutions, and non-governmental organizations for their outstanding contribution to the improvement of human life.

The Prize, established by UNESCO’s Executive Board in 2008. It plays an important role in advancing knowledge and strengthening capacities for sustainable development. It directly contributes to the 2030 goals, particularly those aimed at improving the quality of human life, without leaving anyone behind. “BETTER LIFE: SDG 1, 2, 5, 8 and 10".

Funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the Prize, which has a monetary value of US$ 300,000, is divided equally among up to three laureates.

Eligibility

The Prize is awarded annually to eminent scientists or groups of scientists, institutions, and non-governmental organizations from numerous fields, such as medicine, biology, agriculture, environmental sciences, and new technologies, who have significantly contributed to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through outstanding and transformative discoveries.

Candidatures can only be submitted by the following designated authorities:

• UNESCO Member States through their National Commissions.
• Non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO that are active in relevant fields covered by the Prize.

How to Apply

Deadline for applications: 31 March 2025

Candidates must obtain their endorsment from their National Commission. To do so, candidates must initially register through the following form UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize - Account Requests

Only applications that have been officially endorsed are received by the UNESCO Secretariat.

Once registered, the candidates will be asked to fill in an online application form in English or French, which will include the following:

• Background information
• Outline of the candidate’s contribution to the Prize’s objectives
• Summary of the research work
• List of major scientific publications

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