Nominations sought for the Trieste Science Prize
Closing Date: 31 January 2008

Agency: TWAS - the academy of sciences for the developing world

TWAS, the academy of science for the developing word, is seeking nominations for the 2008 Trieste Science Prize scheme, aimed at honouring scientists living and working in the developing countries.

The Trieste Science Prize, sponsored by Trieste-based Illycaffè, has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by scientists from the developing countries.

Each year it is given in two different fields. For 2008 the fields are:
* Earth, Space, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences; and
* Engineering Sciences.

Each prize will carry a monetary award of US$ 50,000 and a trophy. The deadline for receiving nominations is 31 January 2008.

Further details on eligibility criteria, the nomination form and submission procedure are available online, www.twas.org

Contact details
Prof. Mohamed H.A. Hassan, Executive Director, TWAS Trieste Science Prize, ICTP Campus - Strada Costiera, 11 34014 Trieste, Italy. Email: prizes@twas.org.