Международная премия ЮНЕСКО-России им. Д.И. Менделеева за достижения в области фундаментальных наук

An international prize established by UNESCO and the Russian Federation to highlight and support fundamental sciences. The prize is awarded annually to two scientists for outstanding discoveries, innovations and active promotion of fundamental sciences. The award aims to promote scientific progress, popularize natural sciences and foster international cooperation. A prize with financial support is presented at a formal award ceremony.

Financial prize and formal recognition presented at an award ceremony.

The prize is awarded to two scientists for outstanding discoveries, innovations and active activities promoting fundamental sciences that have contributed to socio-economic transformations at global or regional scale.