This new annual prize, named after the TWAS Fellow Samira Omar, will recognize scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Omar. The prize will honour scientists working in an area relevant to sustainability. TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation offers Sustainability Award for Scientists.

This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Samira Omar, will recognize scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Omar. The award will honour scientists working in an area relevant to sustainability.

Benefits of Sustainability Award for Scientists:

• Number of Awards: 1
• Value of Award: USD4,000

To be eligible for Sustainability Award for Scientists, applicants must fulfil the following requirements.

The 2020 award will be awarded to a scientist national of a LDC, living and working in a LDC during the last two years immediately prior to her nomination, based on scientific achievements in any of the thematic areas below.

Clean and renewable energy

• Green chemistry
• Sustainable agriculture and agrobiodiversity
• Plastic: degradation, pollution and microplastics
• Water purification and sanitation
• Climate change: environmental effects, methane contribution, carbon capture
• Transportation technologies: efficiency for smart cities
• Waste management
• Biodiversity: the sixth mass extinction, ecosystem services, habitat recovery and restoration
• Ecological economics and planetary health

***Fellows of TWAS are not eligible.

How to Apply: Interested nominators/candidates are to complete the Application Form electronically (See website link below), by 30 June 2020.