The Academy has instituted the Mahathir Science Award in recognition of scientists/ institutions who have contributed to cutting-edge tropical research that have had an impact on society.
This Award is Malaysia's most prestigious Science Award for tropical research launched in honour of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who promoted and pursued with determination his convictions in science and scientific research in advancing the progress of mankind and nations. Tun Dr Mahathir was the major force and the man who put into place much of the enabling mechanisms for a scientific milieu in our country.
This Award will be given to researchers who have made internationally recognised breakthroughs in pioneering tropical research in the following fields :
i) Tropical Medicine,
ii) Tropical Agriculture,
iii) Tropical Architecture and Engineering, and
iv) Tropical Natural Resources.
One Award will be conferred in 2011 covering any of the above four fields. The Award carries a cash prize of RM100,000 (approx £20,500), a gold medal and a certificate.
NORMINATION CRITERIA
• Awards will be given to researchers who have made internationally recognised breakthroughs in pioneering tropical research that have brought greater positive impacts on the well-being of society.
• Nominations can be made by individuals or institutions.
• A recipient could be an individual or an institution.
Nomination forms may be downloaded from the Academy's website :
http://www.akademisains.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id...
emid=214
Closing date: 31 March 2011
For more information, please contact :
Academy of Sciences Malaysia
902-4, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : +603-2694 9898; Fax : +603-2694 5858
E-mail : [email protected]
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