Nominations for the 2020 TÜBA Academy Prizes are now being invited

Launched in 2015 in appreciation and encouragement of eminent scientists, the TÜBA Academy Prizes are awarded annually in 1) Basic and Engineering sciences, 2) Health and Life sciences and 3) Social Sciences and Humanities. One prize is awarded in each category and every year one of the prizes is awarded to scientists with Turkish connection, meaning those who work in Turkey and/or study Turkey. For 2020, the Academy Prize in Basic and Engineering Sciences is designated as the Turkish connection prize.

In each category the nominees are evaluated by a Prize Committee composed of TÜBA members and renowned scientists. The awards are announced by the Academy Council of TÜBA and comprising an Academy Medal and prize money of about 30.000 USD, are awarded in a special ceremony.

In order to express an interest in being nominated by the Royal Irish Academy, please contact policy@ria.ieby Friday 1 May 2020. As part of the nomination process you will be required to submit a full CV and a statement explaining how you meet the criteria of having original, leading and path-breaking works and contributions.