The Prize, funded by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is given annually to a maximum of three laureates. They receive a monetary award of USD 350,000 divided equally among laureates, to help further their research, together with a certificate and the “Integracion Tribal” statuette by Equatorial Guinean artist Leandro Mbomio.
How to apply:
Candidates must register online.
After registration, candidates will receive a temporary password to access and complete an online form in English or French.
The application form includes:
- Background information ;
- Outline of the candidate’s contribution to the Prize’s objectives;
- Summary of the work/research;
- List of publications.
All supporting material (e.g. publications, photos, videos) must be transmitted electronically through the online system.
Once complete, applications may be submitted in two ways:
Candidates invited to apply by an NGO can upload proof of their endorsement and submit it to the UNESCO Secretariat.
Candidates can submit their application to a National Commission through the online process.
The UNESCO Secretariat receives only applications that have been officially endorsed. The candidate should make all efforts to ensure endorsement with the relevant National Commission.
Nominations received after the deadline or by individuals without endorsement will be excluded.
Deadline for applications: 31 October 2023 (midnight, UTC+1).
Assessment
The Secretariat reviews all applications and transmits the eligible to the International Jury.
The Jury provides the Director-General with a recommendation after careful assessment of all candidates.
