APPLY: 2024 NLNG Prize for Science

Applications are now open for the 2024 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Science.

The Nigeria Prize for Science celebrates excellence in scientific breakthroughs and honours scientists from anywhere in the world, who help find solutions to a local or ‘Nigerian’ problem, as defined and advertised by the Advisory Board for the prize.

The Prize is an annual prize aimed at stimulating the advancement and application of science and technology. It is expected that the quest for a prestigious prize in science will improve science and technology in Nigeria, resolve issues that are germane to development of the country and help improve the standards of living.

Requirements

The prize is open to scientists and innovators from all over the world. To submit your entry, you must submit a research paper or project proposal that outlines your innovative solution to climate change.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Science Award:

The award is open to scientists and innovators worldwide (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) involved in the application of science to proffer innovation and technologies for reducing the effects of climate change

Members of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges or their relatives are not allowed to enter their works for the Science Prize during their year of service as well as the following year.

Nigeria LNG Limited staff or their family members are ineligible to enter the prize during their years of service and five (5) years post-service.

The work should be of outstanding merit and should have advanced the frontiers of knowledge and/or provide an innovative technology for reducing the effects of climate change.

The entry should be a completed scientific work, substantiated by either a proof of concept or tangible societal impact.

Only one entry can be submitted by an individual or group

All materials in support of the entry must be submitted within the time stipulated

Benefits

The winner(s) would receive an award of $100,000

Application procedure and deadline

Applications can be completed through the online portal. Application deadline is April 30, 2024.

Abdulafeez Olaitan

Abdulafeez Olaitan is a reporter at Edugist covering higher education and managing Campus Gist. He has been nominated for the Rhysling Award, Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net Award. Email: olaitan@edugist.org.