The African Union (AU) honors outstanding African scientists through the Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards in disciplinary fields that include agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, and energy innovation (among others). The program seeks to recognize outstanding science at the continental level, for which it awards a prize of US$100 thousand. It also makes regional scientific awards of US$20 thousand each. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2016. Note: Additionally, the National Young Scientists Award is implemented by AU Member States in cooperation with the World Academy of Sciences, and is managed by the latter.
The African Union (AU) honors outstanding African scientists through the Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards in disciplinary fields that include agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, and energy innovation (among others). The program seeks to recognize outstanding science at the continental level, for which it awards a prize of US$100 thousand. It also makes regional scientific awards of US$20 thousand each. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2016. Note: Additionally, the National Young Scientists Award is implemented by AU Member States in cooperation with the World Academy of Sciences, and is managed by the latter.