TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences 2026

Nominations are invited for the TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences 2026 to honour women scientists in Least Developed African countries for their achievements in Biological Sciences. A cash prize of USD 5,000 is awarded to the recipient. Nominations come from TWAS members and scientific institutions worldwide.

Cash prize of USD 5,000; recognition within the scientific community.

Eligible nominees are female scientists not older than 45 years of age, nationals of a Least Developed African country, who have been living and working there for at least two years prior to nomination.

Nominations are submitted through the online nomination platform; see official nomination form link.