OWSD Prizes
OWSD Prizes have been established to recognize women scientists working and living in developing countries who have made significant contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge.
The OWSD Prizes are generously supported by TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world – www.twas.org – and the Elsevier Foundation – www.elsevierfoundation.org.
Awards
Each year a total of four winners will be selected, one from each of the following developing country regions: Asia and the Pacific; Africa; Arab countries; and Latin America and the Caribbean. Each winner will receive USD 5,000, generously contributed by TWAS and the Elsevier Foundation. Each prize also carries a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded. 2010 winners were invited to attend the award ceremony at the TWOWS Fourth General Assembly and International Conference, Beijing, China – June 2010.
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Eligibility
Nominees must be female nationals of a developing country aged 45 or under on 31 December 2011 who have lived and worked in a developing country for at least the past 3 years. Nominees must have received their most recent degree (Masters or PhD) within the previous 10 years.
Nominations
Nominations are invited from national science academies, TWOWS members, TWAS members, senior academics (heads of departments, heads of universities), etc.
Self-nomination or nomination by selection committee members is not accepted.
Please note that the following documents must be submitted: 1. This nomination form; 2. The candidate's curriculum vitae including her full list of publications; 3. Three reference letters.
Selection Process
The selection process will be administered by OWSD. The assessment will be based on achievements in the field, with particular attention paid to the nominees’ publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
Contact Details and Nomination Form
Deadline for nominations in 2011: 30 APRIL 2011.
Nominations to be sent to:
Prizes – OWSD, ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11, 34151 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240321 - Fax: +39 040 2240689 - E-mail: info@twows.org
To download the nomination form for the TWOWS Prizes click HERE.
