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NLNG THE NIGERIA PRIZE FOR SCIENCE 2025

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Application Deadline: GMT Wednesday, 30th April 2025.

LOCATION: Nigeria

Entries are invited from scientists and innovators worldwide for advancing scientific solutions to a the prescribed problem as captured by the theme for the year, Innovations in ICT, Artificial Intelligence (Al) and Digital Technologies for Development.

ELIGIBILITY:

The award is open to scientists and innovators worldwide (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) involved in applying science to proffer Innovations in ICT, Artificial Intelligence (Al) and Digital Technologies for Development.

Members of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges or their relatives are not allowed to enter their works for the science prize during their year of service as well as the following year.

NLNG staff or their family members are ineligible to enter the prize during their years of service and five (5) years post-service. Only one entry per contestant(s).

The work should be of outstanding merit and should have advanced the frontiers of knowledge and/or provide an innovative technology in ICT, Artificial Intelligence (Al) and Digital Technologies for Development.

The entry should be a completed scientific work, substantiated by either a proof of concept or tangible societal impact.

All materials in support of the entry must be submitted within the time stipulated.

All entries must be received by midnight GMT Wednesday, 30th April 2025. Late entries will not be considered

Entries not submitted by the stated deadline and according to stated conditions shall not be considered

BENEFIT:

The winner(s) would receive an award of USD100,000.00

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AI-CYBERSECURITY ESSAY PRIZE COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: 2 January 2025, 00:00 am CET.

LOCATION: Germany

Munich Security Conference (MSC) and Binding Hook proudly announce the AI-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition, inviting experts to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on cybersecurity. This competition seeks insightful analyses on the implications for Europe and recommendations for policymakers, with an opportunity for winners to be recognized at an international forum.

ELIGIBILITY:

Essay Question: “How will Artificial Intelligence change cybersecurity, and what are the implications for Europe? Discuss potential strategies that policymakers can adopt to navigate these changes.”

The competition is open to experts in cybersecurity and AI from any part of the world. All submissions must be in English.

They only accept single-authored submissions.

There is no fee to enter the AI-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition.

Each participant may submit only one entry for the competition. Multiple submissions from the same participant will not be accepted.

This competition invites researchers in cybersecurity and AI to put forward their perspectives on this crucial issue. A particular emphasis is placed on understanding the consequences for Europe, urging participants to delve into how these technological shifts affect European security and policy.

Winners will not only receive a monetary reward but also have their work published on Binding Hook, Virtual Routes’ platform for technology and security, and be celebrated at the 2025 Munich Security Conference (February 14-16, 2025).

BENEFIT:

The prizes for the top essays are as follows:

1st Place: €10,000

Runner-Up: €5,000

3rd Place: €2,500

4th-5th Places: €1,000

The author of the winning essay will be invited to attend the 2025 Munich Security Conference (February 13-16, 2025), where they will be honored at the award ceremony. This presents a unique opportunity to stand in the global spotlight, engaging with leaders and innovators from various sectors and sharing insights on the pivotal role of AI in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

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