Nominations are invited for the 10th Edition of the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences, which honors outstanding scientific research and innovation that advances human health and well-being.

About the Prize

The Prize is awarded to individuals, institutions, or non-governmental organisations for exceptional contributions in the life sciences and carries a total prize amount of USD 300,000, to be shared among up to three laureates. Each UNESCO Member State may submit up to five nominations through its National Commission for UNESCO. Self-nominations are not admissible.

Online Nomination System

Nominees are required to register and submit their application through UNESCO’s official online nomination system for this Prize .
(The account request and application form are accessible via UNESCO’s official website for the Prize.)

Submission through PNCU

Interested candidates and institutions are requested to submit their requests for endorsement to the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU) by 15 March 2026, along with the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae of the nominee

• Relevant publications

• Recommendation/endorsement letter from the parent department or institution

Complete nominations will be processed by PNCU for onward submission to UNESCO. The final deadline for submission to UNESCO is 31 March 2026 (midnight, UTC+1).