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The Editorial
Board
In recognition of
the crucial role of Science and Technology (S&T) towards social and
economic development, the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has, over
the years, diversified and increased its assistance to its member
countries in this area.
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Figure 1:
The logo of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). |
While the IDB
continued to direct its efforts and financing to capacity-building,
procuring equipment and establishing infrastructure of S&T, it has
realized the necessity to develop a leading scientific elite among
S&T institutions in member countries through the pursuit of
excellence.
Purpose and
objectives
The IDB Prizes for
S&T aim at encouraging institutions of excellence and promoting
competition among S&T institutions. The Prizes also reflect the
commitment of the IDB to implementing forward-looking policies and
integrating advanced S&T applications in the development agenda of
its member countries. Specific objectives of the Prizes are:
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Figure 2:
World map showing (in green) the member countries of the
IDB. (Source). |
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To promote a sound and fruitful competition among
S&T education and research institutions in its member countries
for achieving excellence;
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To encourage and support the successful
institutions in this competition;
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To raise the awareness of decision-makers and
intellectuals about present and potential contribution of S&T to
human development; and to highlight IDB's policies and
contributions towards S&T.
IDB Science and
Technology prize categories
The IDB Prizes for
S&T consist of three (3) prizes awarded on the occasion of the
Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors. Each prize will
consist of a cash award of one hundred thousand (100,000) US
dollars, a trophy and a certificate mentioning the name of the
winner and its accomplishments.
The Prizes are
awarded only to institutions (not to individuals) in IDB member
countries in the following categories:
Category 1:
Outstanding
scientific or technological contribution to the socio-economic
development of a member country.
Category 2:
Outstanding
contribution to any of the following scientific disciplines:
Engineering; Agriculture; Medicine; Biotechnology; Information
Technology; Optronics; Material Sciences; Pharmaceutical; Industrial
Microelectronics; Nanotechnology and alternative Energy Sources.
Category 3:
Noted scientific
research institutions in IDB least developed member countries (LDMCs).
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Figure 3:
The headquarters of the IDB in Jeddah, KSA. (Source). |
Applying for the
prizes
Applications are
invited from national, regional and international academic/
research/ development institutions of member countries, private or
public.
Filling in an
electronic application form
Application Form (
Arabic - English - French)
It should be
completed by the institution following the these guidelines:
Guidelines for Application Form ( Arabic - English - French)
The completed
electronic application form should be sent to the IDB Science &
Technology and Technical Cooperation Division
Email: STPrize1433@isdb.org
The completed
forms along with any attachments should be received by the IDB
Science & Technology and Technical Cooperation Division or at one of
the IDB Regional Offices.
For more
information about the prizes and the conditions of participation,
visit the website of the IDB by clicking
here.
The completed
forms along with their attachments should be received by Science
&Technology and Technical Cooperation Division in IDB no later than
05 Safar 1433H corresponding to 30 December 2011, at the following
address:
The Manager
Science & Technology and Technical Cooperation Division, Islamic
Development Bank
Islamic Development Bank
P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432 - Saudi Arabia
Email: STPrize1433@isdb.org
Tel: +966-2 – 6466774
Fax: +966-2- 6467828
by: The Editorial Board
Source:
http://www.muslimheritage.com
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