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World Cultural Council Awards

Details
Opportunity NameAlbert Einstein World Award of Science
José Vasconcelos World Award of Education
AgencyWorld Cultural Council Awards
Value$10,000, medal, and diploma
Deadlines
Application due to SIRI for full review11-15-2024
Application and fully signed ORS checklist due to FSc RO at sciapps@yorku.ca for mandatory review11-22-2024
Final application and fully signed ORS checklist due to SIRI for mandatory review11-27-2024, by 9:00AM
Application due at agency 11-29-2024, 11:59 PM (CET)
Objective

Albert Einstein World Award of Science

Nominees should be eminent scientists whose achievements can serve as an inspiration for future generations. The prize is awarded every year.

José Vasconcelos World Award of Education

Through their work, the individual or team should have had a significant influence on the advancement of culture for humankind. The prize is awarded every second year.

For both awards, in addition to considering the candidate's breakthrough achievements, the jury will also take into account the service which each candidate has made to humankind and their qualities as a role model who inspires future generations to contribute to a better world.


Eligibility

Albert Einstein World Award of Science

Considerations will be given to individuals or institutions in one of the Life Sciences, such as Neuroscience, Earth Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry; or in one of the Natural Sciences such as Physics, Mathematics or Astronomy.

José Vasconcelos World Award of Education

Nominees should be a renowned educator, an authority in the field of teaching, or an individual who has promoted education policies.


How to Apply

To be considered for nomination by York University, please contact your Research Support Office and Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist at avogus@yorku.ca as soon as possible to develop the nomination.

York University researchers are reminded that all applications for external research funding, including Letters of Intent, must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Research Services before they are submitted to the granting agency.  For internal approval, the application must be accompanied by a completed ORS Checklist, which requires the Dean’s signature.  Please send the complete application, with the finalized budget and a completed ORS checklist to sciapps@yorku.ca, five days prior to agency deadline.

ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here.


For specific questions, please contact FSc Research Services at sciapps@yorku.ca