Trieste Science Prize: Seeking Nominations

TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is seeking nominations for the 2008 Trieste Science Prize scheme, aimed at honouring scientists living and working in developing countries. The closing date for nominations is 31 January 2008.

The Trieste Science Prize, sponsored by Trieste-based illycaffè, has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by scientists from developing countries. Each year it is given in two different fields. For 2008, the fields are Earth, Space, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and Engineering Sciences.

Each prize will carry a monetary award of US$ 50,000 and a trophy.

The deadline for receiving nominations is 31 January 2008.

Further details on eligibility criteria and submission procedure are available online at:
http://www.twas.org/honor/TSP_info.html where the nomination form can also be downloaded.

Published: 22 Nov 2007

Contact details:

TWAS ICTP Campus Strada Costiera 11 34014 Trieste

0039 040 2240 327
Country: 
News topics: 
Content type: