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The rapid growth Lenovo has experienced in emerging markets has prompted the company to partner with TWAS to launch a high-level prize to give international recognition and visibility to individual scientists in the developing world for their outstanding scientific achievements.
SUBJECT AREAS
During the first four-year cycle (2013-2016), the award subject focused on the basic sciences, with the specific subject area changing each year: physics and astronomy (2013), biological sciences (2014), mathematics (2015) and chemical sciences (2016).
During the second cycle the award subjects are: Geological Sciences (2017), Engineering Sciences (2018), Agricultural Sciences (2020), Social and Economic Sciences (2022).
In 2022 the award will be given to an individual in recognition of his/her pioneering achievements in social and economic sciences that have direct impact on crosscutting SDGs and intersectionality, including but not limited to:
- poverty and hunger reduction (including food and nutrition security)
- inequalities (including gender inequities and gender violence)
- quality education (including inclusive education and teacher education)
- health (including mental health, well-being and pandemics)
- climate change (including adaptation/resilience and climate financing)
- clean energy and safe drinking water
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 and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.
EVALUATION
The evaluation and selection will be carried out by an authoritative international jury chaired by the TWAS President and including a representative from Lenovo.