Almarai International Prize for Food Security in Arid Regions Worth USD 500,000
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Almarai International Prize is a global scientific award that aims to honor researchers and scientists who have made outstanding scientific and transformative contributions in the field of food security in arid regions. The prize focuses on research and innovations that contribute to improving food quality, quantity, or accessibility, while taking into consideration environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
The prize is organized in partnership between Almarai Company and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). It aims to highlight leading global research efforts in the field of food security and support scientific innovation related to the challenges of arid regions.
Target Group
The prize targets specialized researchers and scientists who hold a PhD and have outstanding scientific and practical achievements at the international level in the field of food security in arid regions.
Benefits
- The winner receives a cash prize of USD 500,000.
- The prize is awarded to one winner.
- In exceptional cases, the prize may be shared by a research team of no more than three researchers, provided that their essential roles in the work are proven.
- It is considered one of the largest global prizes in the field of food security in arid regions.
- The prize grants researchers and scientists international recognition for their scientific and innovative achievements.
- It helps highlight research and scientific solutions related to food security and sustainability.
- It supports research with scientific and economic impact in arid environments.
- It gives winners visibility through a prestigious scientific platform organized in partnership between Almarai Company and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).
Eligibility criteria
- The nominee must be a researcher or scientist specialized in the field of food security in arid regions.
- The nominee must hold a PhD degree.
- The nominated work must be original and contribute to the development of food security in arid regions.
- The work must aim to improve the quality, quantity, or accessibility of food.
- The work must promote environmental sustainability.
- The work must have a practical and measurable impact, or be based on a proven and applicable scientific principle.
- The principal researcher must be active and experienced in scientific research related to food security in arid regions.
- The nominee must not be a previous winner of the prize.
- Self-nominations are not allowed for the prize.
- The nomination must be submitted by a scientific expert who holds a PhD, or through a research institution or research center.
- Nomination forms and required documents must be completed in English.
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