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Online Competition in Science with $100,000 Award from Mahathir Foundation

Online Competition in Science with $100,000 Award from Mahathir Foundation

Mahathir Science Award Foundation

Mahathir Science Award Foundation

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30 déc. 2020
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Toutes les régions

Mahathir Foundation is launching the 2020 edition of Mahathir Science Award. This award is positioned as Malaysia’s most prestigious Science Award for tropical sciences, and bestowed on any scientists, institution or organization worldwide in recognition of contributions and innovations towards solving problems in the tropics through science and technology and to be awarded to the most deserving based on merit. As such, this extends beyond the boundaries of Malaysia in order to encourage excellence in tropical science that will accord direct benefits to countries in the tropics and indirectly to the global community.

Award Categories:-

The categories for the award are:

  • Tropical Agriculture. 
  • Tropical Architecture and Engineering.
  • Tropical Medicine.
  • Tropical Natural Resources. 

Selection Criteria:-

  • The selection of Award winner is based on the scientific breakthroughs, originality of work, impact and its significance in solving the problems of the tropics by improving the quality of life and contributing to the region’s prosperity.

  • The merits of the nominee will be assessed based on the materials which are being provided by the nominator and responses to the questions in the nomination form. It is essential that the nominator attaches to the form all background information about the nominee and evidence of contribution that merits consideration for this award.

  • From among the four categories, two categories are rotated yearly.

Benefits:-

The award includes a cash prize of $100,000.00 in addition to a gold medal and a certificate.

About Mahathir Science Award:-

This award is positioned as Malaysia’s most prestigious Science Award for tropical sciences, and bestowed on any scientists, institution or organization worldwide in recognition of contributions and innovations towards solving problems in the tropics through science and technology and to be awarded to the most deserving based on merit. In 2010, the Mahathir Science Award Foundation was set up to manage and oversee this prestigious award. Remaining a key activity of the Academy, it is hoped that through this award, a new benchmark will be set for tropical sciences and the profile of science in Malaysia and the region of the tropics will rise to greater heights.

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