IDB PRIZES FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 16TH EDITION

Assalamuailaikum & Greetings,

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) established the IDB Prizes for Science and Technology in 1422 (2001G). These Prizes underscore the commitment to mustering the application of relevant contemporary scientific advancement for the socio-economic welfare of its Member Countries by rewarding excellence among the academic and research institutions. IDB is pleased to invite nominations for the IDB Prizes for Science and Technology 16th Edition (1439H/2018G). The prize consists of three (3) categories:-

(i). Outstanding scientific or technological contribution to the socio-economic development of a member country.

(ii). Outstanding contribution to any of the following scientific disciplines;

  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Medicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Information Technology
  • Optronics
  • Material Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Industrial Microelectronics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Alternative Energy Sources
(iii) Noted scientific research institutions in IDB least developed member countries (LDMCs).
Faculties /Departments/Centre of Excellence of UTM are highly encouraged to apply for the prize. Applicants can fill in an electronic version of the application form on the IDB website link. The completed electronic application form should be sent to the IDB Capacity Development Department Email : STPPrize2018@isdb.org .
If access to the electronic form is not possible, the template form within the brochure attached may be used. All the information must typed in font size 12. Hand filled applications forms will not be accepted. The completed forms, aong with any attachments, should be received by the Capacity Development Department or at IDB Regional Office Kuala Lumpur no later than 30 November 2017.
Best Regards,
Mohammad Nabil Jainal M.Sc. (Physics) (UTM), B.Sc. (Physics (Hons.) (UTM)
Research Officer

Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Johor Bahru Campus)
81310 UTM Skudai
Johor, Malaysia

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