TWAS Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize
Scientific and Technological Achievement in Medical and Health Sciences
2018
TWAS Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize 2018
Deadline is extended to 15 October 2018
Acknowledging the vital role Science and Technology plays in our societies, TWAS Arab Regional Partner has named the theme “Scientific and Technological Achievement in Medical and Health Sciences” for the 2018 Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize.
The prize will be awarded to a young scientist from the Arab region who has accomplished an unusually notable research or technological effort in Medical and Health Sciences. The prize will be awarded for a substantial revision or modification of a scientific and technological principle or procedure, or an important improvement to the value of a device, activity, program, or public service.
The value of the prize is USD 3,000.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Hold the nationality of an Arab country.
- Be living and working in an Arab country.
- Hold a PhD degree.
- Have a proven track record in his/her field.
- Be under 40 years of age by 1 January 2018.
Nominations will ONLY be accepted from:
- TWAS Arab Members
- Science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions from the Arab region.
Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
NB: Self-nominations are not valid.
Nomination for this Prize is Closed Now
Winners
Gomaa Ali
Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al–Azhar University
Egypt
2018
Shymaa Enany
Associate professor, Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University
Egypt
2018