Under this programme prizes are awarded to top African scientists in each of the following two sectors

• Life and Earth Science and innovation;
• Basic Science, Technology and Innovation

The African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence Programme (AUKNASE) shall be organized at three levels:

1. Continental Level where two awards of USD 100,000 are given each to African pioneer scientists;
2. Regional Level where two African women scientists per each of the five geographical regions of Africa are given USD 20,000 each;
3. National Level dedicated to young African researchers, where two prizes are given per country and the value of the prizes is determined by the African Union Commission.

The deadline for submission of the Nomination Form with supporting documents is 25^th of November 2020 at 17:00 hours Addis Ababa time. The Nomination Form with all the supporting documents should be posted via physical courier to the following address (NOT by Fax or E-mail).

You can find all information about the award in the attached brochure: