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Recipients of the AU-TWAS Award
TWAS, the African Union (AU) and national ministries of science and technology have entered into partnership with national science academies, scientific research councils and high-level research organizations in Africa to institute 'AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards’. Each year and for each participating country, calls for applications are open for two prizes in the categories of "Life and Earth Sciences" and "Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation". The Awards are typically presented by a high-ranking government official at a special ceremony held on Africa Union Day, 9 September each year.
2011 AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards
In 2011, nine countries awarded prizes. The AU-TWAS National Awards honoured young scientists from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa and Sudan.
Benin
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Centre Béninois de la Recherche Scientifique et Technique, was presented to Dr. Ahokanou Fernand Gbaguidi (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation).
Burkina Faso
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique et Tecnologique, will be presented to a young scientist working in the field of the Earth and Life Sciences. The name is to be announced.
Cameroon
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation and the Cameroon Academy of Science, was presented to Dr. Ayeoffe Fontem Lum (Earth and Life Sciences) by Mrs. Minresi, Secretary General on behalf of the Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation (in the picture with the prize winner and AU (left) and CAS (right) representatives).
Egypt
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, will be presented to a young scientist working in the field of the Earth and Life Sciences and a young scientist working in the field of the Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation. The names are to be announced.
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology and the Department of Science and Technology, was presented to Dr. Motlatsi Molati (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation) during the official Award Ceremony that was held on Africa Union Day, on 9 September 2011.
Malawi
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the National Commission for Science and Technology, was presented to Dr. Davies Emmanuel Mweta (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation).
Nigeria
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Nigerian Academy of Sciences, was presented to Dr. Emmanuel Iyayi Unuabonah (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation) and Dr. Mayowa Ojo Owolabi (Earth and Life Sciences).
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Department of Science and Technology of the Republic of South Africa and the Academy of Science of South Africa, was presented to Dr. Bernard Slippers (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation) by Professor Robin Crewe, President ASSAf and Mrs. Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology of South Africa.
Sudan
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Sudan Institute for Natural Sciences, will be presented to three young scientists (shared prize) working in the field of the Earth and Life Sciences and two young scientists (shared prize) working in the field of the Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation. The names are to be announced.
2010 AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards
In 2010, four countries awarded prizes. The AU-TWAS National Awards honoured young scientists from Cameroon, Lesotho, Malawi and Nigeria.
Cameroon
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation and the Cameroon Academy of Science, was presented to Dr. Tiabou Alembert Tchinda (Earth and Life Sciences) and Dr. Elie Kamseu (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation).
Lesotho
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology and the Department of Science and Technology, was presented to Dr. Puleng Matebesi (Earth and Life Sciences) and Dr. Lerato Lerato (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation).
Malawi
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the National Commission for Science and Technology, was presented to Dr. Samson Mkali Idruss Sajidu (Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation).
Nigeria
The prize, awarded by TWAS, AU, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Nigerian Academy of Sciences, was presented to Dr. Theresa Obiekezie (Earth and Life Sciences).
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