With the support of TWAS and the Elsevier Foundation prizes of US$5,000 will be awarded to the best young female scientists in three categories (biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics) from each of the four regions of the developing world (Africa, Arab region, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean).

The first awards will be presented during the TWOWS General Assembly in Beijing, China, in June 2010.

Additional information and nomination forms can be downloaded HERE.

Deadline for nominations: 28 February 2010 (closed).