UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Award / Prize Fully funded Closed

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UNESCO (in partnership with the Al Fozan Foundation) Worldwide 2026

Information

The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM is awarded to recognise and promote young scientists working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is awarded biennially to five laureates representing UNESCO's five geographic regions. Each laureate receives a monetary prize, a medal and a diploma.

Benefits

US $50,000 prize, a medal, and a diploma for each laureate.

Eligibility

The Prize is for young scientists in STEM, awarded to five laureates from UNESCO's five geographic regions (Africa; Arab States; Asia and the Pacific; Europe and North America; Latin America and the Caribbean).

Application

Nomination of candidates via the UNESCO-Al Fozan Prize nomination portal.

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Opportunity Details

TypeAward / Prize

FundingFully funded

OrganiserUNESCO (in partnership with the Al Fozan Foundation)

LocationWorldwide

Study level PhD / Doctoral, Early-career professional

Open toAwarded to five laureates from the five geographic regions of UNESCO (Africa; Arab States; Asia and the Pacific; Europe and North America; Latin America and the Caribbean).

Open to all subjects Engineering Computer Science