In order to encourage innovative talent and to reward distinctive works for the solution of scientific and technological problems of socio-economic importance, the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization -ISESCO- awards, triennially, Prizes to Muslim scientists and technologists from its Member States who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields. Eligible Fields ISESCO Prizes are awarded in Basic Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics) for outstanding research contributions in these fields, and in Technology for important innovation/s. Nomination Terms Candidates for the ISESCO Prizes must: *Be Muslim scientists/technologists, nationals of ISESCO Member States, who are working and living in their own countries; * Fill out ISESCO Prizes Nomination Form; and * Clearly state the contributions which he/she has made towards the development of the particular field for which the Prize could be given. * The nomination should be accompanied by: - brief biography including major scientific/technical accomplishments
- copies of 5 recent significant publications
- complete list of publications
- curriculum vitae Prize Value: Each ISESCO Prize consists of an award of US$ 5,000 and a certificate on which major contributions of the Prize Winner are mentioned. The Prizes are presented at a special ceremony on the occasion of the Fifth Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research to be held in Malaysia in October 2010. * The prospective nominee should visit the following link: http://www.icpsr.org.ma/?page-SciencePrizes for full details of the prize, selection criteria, terms and conditions of the prize as well as receiving a copy of the nomination form. Deadline: March 1st , 2010. -Kindly send a copy of nomination package to: mailto:mkb00@fayoum.edu.eg *Click to download Nomination Form English  |
