TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, and illycaffè seek nominations for the 2011 Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize with the aim of honouring distinguished scientists from developing countries. The Trieste Town Council and the Trieste International Foundation for Scientific Progress and Freedom are collaborating in this effort.
The prize has been named in honour of the late former President of illycaffè and in recognition of the unique and fundamental role that the Trieste System of scientific institutions plays in promoting science and technology in the developing world.
PURPOSE
The prize has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by individual scientists in developing countries.
FIELDS
The first four-year cycle (2005-2008) of the Trieste Science Prize focused on basic science. The second four-year cycle (2009-2012) focuses on sustainability science. The prize is awarded annually and rotates among various fields. The 2011 prize will be awarded in materials science.
AWARD
The prize carries a monetary award of USD100,000, generously provided by illycaffè, a medal and a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded.
The prize will be presented to the recipient at a special ceremony arranged by TWAS and illycaffè.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be nationals of developing countries, living and working in the South. The prizes will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.
EVALUATION
The evaluation is carried out by a scientific committee, chaired by the TWAS President, consisting of an authoritative and international jury and a designated representative from illycaffè. Jury members are not eligible for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Last date for submitting the nomination is July 20, 2011
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