S&T Awards*
The TWAS Prizes are awarded to individual scientists from developing countries in recognition of scientific research achievement of outstanding significance for the development of scientific thought and/or outstanding contribution to the application of science and technology for sustainable development. Candidates for this Prize must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least 10 years prior to their nomination. Every year, TWAS awards 9 prizes of USD 15,000 each in the following fields: Agricultural Sciences; Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Astronomy and Space Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Mathematics; Medical Sciences; Physics and Social Sciences. Each prize is accompanied by a medal. Prizes are usually presented on a special occasion, often coinciding with the General Meeting of TWAS.