This informs the public about the TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award 2024. Details about the Program are given below.
Program Details
As a Member of our Academy since 1988, Prof. Hamdan was deeply committed to the cause and objectives of TWAS and for many years he actively supported us, and held the position of TWAS Vice-President for the Arab countries on the TWAS Council.
His true commitment to the cause and mission of TWAS in sustaining scientific capacity-building in the developing world was so strong that he endowed a large sum to TWAS to establish an award in his name.
The award is given every two year, and consists of $5,000 and a certificate.
Eligibility
The award recognizes outstanding mathematical work (pure, applied, probability, statistics) by scientist working and living in Africa or the Arab region.
Eligible candidates are nationals of an African or Arab country, who have been living and working there for a minimum of two years immediately prior to their nomination.
TWAS Fellows are not eligible.
Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be considered.
Selection
Selection is made on scientific merit. A pre-screening of the nominees is first be done at TWAS. Subsequently, the nomination dossiers of qualified candidates are submitted to jury members for their evaluation.
How to Apply
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications is 10 May 2024.
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