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The UNESCO-AI Fozan International Prize

On behalf of the Abdullah Al Fozan Foundation for Education and UNESCO, we are pleased to announce that the call for nominations for the third edition of the is officially open.

Established to recognize outstanding young scientists whose research advances scientific knowledge and addresses global challenges, the Prize is awarded biennially to five young scientists one from each of UNESCO’s five global regions.

Each Laureate receives US$50,000, along with a UNESCO–Al Fozan medal and diploma.

We invite you to identify, endorse, and submit up to three exceptional candidates who meet the Prize’s core criteria:

Age Limit: Candidates must be under 40 years of age at the nomination deadline.

Field: Groundbreaking achievements and contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

Endorsement: Candidates must be formally nominated by an eligible institution or organization (self-nominations are strictly ineligible).

Deadline: Registration and submissions remain open until 30 November 2026.

Essential Resources & Nomination Links

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Our Legacy

We take immense pride in the global impact of our previous editions hosted at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. We invite you to explore the achievements of our past laureates and ceremony highlights:

First Edition (2023): [Laureates and Jury] |
Second Edition (2025): [Laureates and Jury] |

We encourage you to share these materials across your broader networks, affiliated institutions, and scientific communities.