Applications are currently being accepted for the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) Science Diplomacy Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards
The Science Diplomacy Awards recognise leadership in using science, technology, and innovation to build international partnerships and strengthen cooperation across borders.The awards honour individuals and organisations whose work connects science, diplomacy, policy, society, communication, and international collaboration.The SFSA 2026 Awards are open to nominees from different sectors, including science, policymaking, business, civil society, non-governmental organisations, the private sector, and media.
Benefits of SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards
The Science Diplomacy Awards recognise significant contributions that connect science with international cooperation and societal benefit.
Recognised contributions may include:
- Science advice with national and global relevance
- International STI partnerships
- African regional cooperation and integration
- Career-long service to science and society
- Science-based international friendships
- Excellence in global STI partnerships
- Young leadership in science diplomacy
- African women advancing science diplomacy
- Science engagement through communication and media
- Partnerships involving South Africa and international stakeholders
- Contributions to policy advisory communities
- Work that strengthens global scientific cooperation
SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards Requirements
- Nominees are open to both South African citizens as well as non-South African citizens.
- Nominees should have made significant contributions within the science, technology and innovation (STI) sector or policy advisory community, particularly in promoting international and global scientific cooperation, partnerships, and stronger connections among societies.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Only one nomination per category may be submitted per nominee.
- Motivation statements for all categories must be limited to a maximum of 600 words.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
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