The International Science Council (ISC) is seeking nominations for the first edition of the ISC Awards Programme. 

The deadline for nominations is 1 February 2021. 

ISC Members, Affiliated Bodies and partners are invited to nominate individuals or groups of individuals who contribute to the promotion of science as a global public good for the ISC Awards Programme 2021 in the following categories:

  1. Science for Sustainability Award for outstanding scientific contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals using an interdisciplinary approach (one award)
  2. Science-for-Policy Award for outstanding contribution to, stimulation of, support for or communication of the findings of international scientific research and scholarship relevant to international policy challenges (one award)
  3. Policy-for-Science Award for outstanding contribution to developments in the science system that enable science to contribute more effectively to major debates in the international domain (one award)
  4. Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award for outstanding contribution to defending and promoting the free and responsible practice of science (one award)
  5. Early Career Scientist Award for exceptional contribution to science and international scientific collaboration by early career researchers (six awards: one award to a scientist from each of (i) Africa, (ii) Asia, (iii) Australia and Oceania, (iv) Europe, (v) North America, and (vi) South America and the Caribbean)

The ten awardees of the ISC 2021 Awards Programme will be announced in June 2021 by the ISC President. They will each receive an award as well as a certificate of recognition.

The ISC Awards will be conferred for the first time during the next ISC General Assembly, which is scheduled to be held in October 2021.

For more details including eligibility criteria, criteria for assessment, and instructions on how to apply, please visit the official call by clicking the button below. 

See the Official Call & Apply

 

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