The World Academy of Science (TWAS) is currently accepting applications for its Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About TWAS -Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award
This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi, recognizes women scientists from Scientifically and Technologically Lagging (STL) countries.
Benefits of TWAS -Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award
- It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Al-Kharafi and will rotate among various fields of science.
TWAS -Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award Requirements
- Nominations for the 2026 award are invited in Agricultural Sciences and Biology.
- Nominees must be female scientists national of a ST-lagging country and have been living and working there for at least two years immediately prior to their nomination.
- Fellows of TWAS are not eligible.
- Self-nominations and nominations from jury memebers will not be considered.
- Individuals who have previously won a TWAS-named Award are not eligible to be nominated for Awards named after a different TWAS Fellow.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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