UNESCO Kalinga Prize for Popularisation of Science

Category Name: Science & Technology

Foundation Year of Award: 1952

Award Features: US $ 20000 and a UNESCO Albert Einstein Silver Medal.

Award Periodicity: Annual

Award Recipient Category: Individual(M/F)

Objective: Award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people.

Criteria: He/She is expected to be knowledgeable of the role of science technology and general research in the improvement of the public welfare the enrichment of the cultural heritage of nations and the solutions to the problem of humanity. Many past prize winners have been scientists while others have been trained in journalism or have been educators or writers.

International:(Country/ Brain Gain): National