UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science to Win $50,000 and Full Paid Travel Trip
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
UNESCO invites Members States in consultation with their National Commissions, non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO, various professional, academic and non-governmental organizations active in the field of ethics of science and technology, members of relevant UNESCO’s expert bodies and UNESCO’s partners, to propose candidates for the UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science 2019.
This year it will reward activities of individuals or groups in the field of advancing the "Ethics of Environment" with a special thematic focus on ethics of climate change and environmental sustainability. Nominations should strictly take into consideration this year’s theme and the specific thematic vision of the Prize.
Eligibility:
The purpose of the Prize is to reward activities in the field of ethics in science, including:
- High-quality ethical scholarly reflection and research on issues raised by recent scientific and technological advances.
- Major contributions to providing advice to policy-makers on ethical questions in research and development in order to establish and support science ethics policies and committees.
- Activities aimed at developing education and training regarding the ethical dimensions of science.
- Outstanding contributions to fostering science communication, public awareness and debate on the ethics of science and technology.
The Prize may be conferred upon individuals, institutions, other entities or non-governmental organizations. Nominees (i.e. candidates) must be living persons or existing institutions.
Prizes:
The Prize consists of a gold Avicenna medal, a certificate and the sum of US $50,000. The prize-winner is also invited to pay a one-week academic visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Nomination Requirements:
If the nomination has to be sent by postal services, the complete file should be sent in three ‘hard copies’, or copied on three digital supports (USB, CD or DVD).
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