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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNESCO-EQUATORIAL GUINEA INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR RESEARCH IN THE LIFE SCIENCES

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

LOCATION: Equatorial Guinea

The call for nominations for the ninth edition of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences is now open. The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences aims to reward the projects and activities of individuals, group of individuals, institutions, and non-governmental organizations for their outstanding contribution to the improvement of human life.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidatures can only be submitted by the following designated authorities:

UNESCO Member States through their National Commissions;

Non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO that are active in relevant fields covered by the Prize;

Please note that each Member State or Non-governmental Organization may submit up to five nominations.

Applications may be submitted in two ways:

Designating authorities can invite candidates who they wish to endorse to apply.

Candidates must obtain their endorsment from their National Commission. To do so, candidates must initially register through the following form UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize – Account Requests

Only applications that have been officially endorsed are received by the UNESCO Secretariat.

BENEFIT:

Funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the Prize, which has a monetary value of US$ 300,000, is divided equally among up to three laureates.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNESCO-EQUATORIAL GUINEA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG WOMEN SCIENTISTS IN AFRICA

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

LOCATION: Equatorial Guinea

The call for nominations for the first edition of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa is now open. UNESCO and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea are launching for the first time a fellowship programme entirely dedicated to young African women scientists. This initiative aims to bridge the persistent gaps on the African continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must hold African nationality and conduct research at a recognized laboratory in Africa.

Must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.

Must hold a PhD in the field of life sciences.

Engaged in scientific research within the field of life sciences, focusing on advancing knowledge and contributing to sustainable development.

Please note that only Governments of all African Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions can submit applications.

Applications must be pre-registered via the following online link www.unesco.org/egip/account-request.

A comprehensive budget breakdown for the $25,000 grant, clearly demonstrating how the funds will be allocated to implement the proposed project (e.g., materials, equipment, travel, publication fees, etc.).

BENEFIT:

Each year, two young women will be awarded a grant of $25,000, with a total of $50,000, to advance their research and foster a promising scientific career.

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