TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021

The World Academy of Sciences is offering TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021 to women scientists for their achievements in the field of Biological Sciences. This award, named after TWAS Fellow Quarraisha Abdool Karim, carries a cash award of USD5,000 generously provided by Professor Abdool Karim. It is designed to honor women scientists in Low Income African countries for their achievements in Biological Sciences.

Eligibility criteria for TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021:

• The award of TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021 recognizes women scientists for their achievements in Biological Sciences.
• Eligible nominees are female scientists national of a Low-Income African country who have been living and working there for at least two years immediately prior to their nomination. (i.e. from 12/2/2019).
• Fellows of TWAS are not eligible.

A pre-screening of the candidates will be done at TWAS, the nomination dossiers of the qualified candidates will then be submitted to jury members for their evaluation. Based on this evaluation Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim will select the winner for TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021.

Value of TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021:

Successful applicants of the TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021 will receive a cash award of USD5,000 which is provided by Professor Abdool Karim.

Deadline of TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021:

The last date to apply for the TWAS─Abdool Karim Prize, 2021 is 12th May 2021.