TWAS-Apex Award 2025: Honoring Quantum Science Excellence in the Global South
- Omran Aburayya
- 1 day ago
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If you're a scientist from the Global South making groundbreaking strides in quantum science and technology, the 2025 TWAS-Apex Award offers a prestigious platform to recognize your contributions. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this award honors exceptional researchers advancing quantum research in developing countries. Aligned with the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the award underscores the transformative potential of quantum innovations in computing, communication, sensing, and materials science.
🎓 Award Summary
Location: Developing countries in the Global South
Host Institution: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
Target Group: Scientists from developing countries
Fields of Study: Quantum Science and Technology
Award Value: USD 100,000, a medal, and a certificate
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Start Date: To be announced
Eligible To: Scientists who have lived and worked in a developing country for at least the past 10 years
🧠 Award Overview
The TWAS-Apex Award is presented to an individual scientist from the developing world who has demonstrated excellence in advancing the field of Quantum Science and Technology through original, high-impact research or the development of innovative applications. The award aims to promote both theoretical and experimental contributions that push the boundaries of fundamental knowledge and foster the translation of quantum principles into practical technologies. The recipient will be invited to present their work at TWAS’s 17th General Conference in Rio de Janeiro.
🎁 Award Benefits
Monetary prize of USD 100,000
A medal and a certificate recognizing the recipient's significant contributions
Invitation to present at the 17th TWAS General Conference
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Must be a national of a developing country
Must have lived and worked in a developing country for at least the past 10 years
Cannot have previously received the Trieste Science Prize, TWAS-Lenovo Science Award, or other prestigious international awards with a monetary value equivalent to or greater than the TWAS-Apex Award
Self-nominations and nominations from jury members are not accepted
Fellows of TWAS are eligible
📝 Application Procedure
Nominations must be submitted electronically through the online platform by May 15, 2025. Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities, and scientific institutions. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
A complete nomination includes:
Nominator and nominee contact details
Brief suggested citation (no more than 20 words) highlighting the nominee's outstanding scientific achievement
Supporting statement (~200 words) summarizing the nominee's scientific achievements
5-6 page narrative write-up of the candidate highlighting major scientific achievements
Information on PhD (degree, year, awarding institution)
Details of any time spent abroad in the past ten years
Nominee's brief CV
List of up to 20 significant publications and a complete list of publications
Information on previous awards, honors, and recognition
Google Scholar h-index and number of citations
Authorization from the nominee to process personal data in conformity with Art. 13 of the Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003
ℹ️ For more information and to submit a nomination, visit the official TWAS-Apex Award page: (TWAS-Apex Award)
