This award, sponsored by Pfizer Inc will recognise an innovative contribution to biological science, including basic medical science, that has had a positive sustainable impact on Africa. Those eligible are research scientists working in Africa who are in the early stages of their research careers. 

The award consists of a grant of up to £60,000 to carry out a research project linked to an African centre of scientific excellence, which would normally be a university, or equivalent research centre, and a £5,000 prize for the recipient. 

Nominations should be made by senior academics and/or members of national academies of science. The nomination consists of a statement from the nominator outlining the candidate’s scientific record, suitability for the award and impact on Africa, and a research proposal by the nominee for the proposed research project. Full details, including nomination forms and terms and conditions can be found on the Royal Society Pfizer Award webpage http://royalsociety.org/pfizer-award

 

For full details of the award and an on-line nomination form, visit royalsociety.org/Pfizer-award. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the award secretary on +44 (0) 20 7451 2573 or awards@royalsociety.org

 

The closing date for nominations is 6 February 2012.

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