2021 Mahathir Science Award Call for Nominations

The Mahathir Science Award Foundation (MSAF) is invites nominations for the 2021 Mahathir Science Award. This Science Award recognises the best contributions and innovations towards solving problems of the tropics through science and technology.

The award is conferred to individuals, groups of not more than 3 individuals, and institutions worldwide who have made significant and internationally recognised contributions in four categories of tropical science, namely: 

i. Tropical Agriculture
ii. Tropical Architecture and Engineering
iii. Tropical Medicine
iv. Tropical Natural Resources

For the year 2021, the award will be conferred to an individual, a group of individuals or an organization that has made internationally recognized breakthroughs in the fields of:

• Tropical Agriculture
• Tropical Architecture and Engineering

The selection of the Award winner is based on the scientific contribution, originality of work, impact and its significance in solving the problems of the tropics by improving the quality of life and contributing to the region’s prosperity.

The call for nominations for the Mahathir Science Award is now open for the Tropical Agriculture and Tropical Architecture and Engineering categories. Nomination submission closes on 31 JAnuary 2021.

The recipient of the 2021 Mahathir Science Award will receive a prize of USD100,000, a gold medal and a certificate. In receiving the award, the winner(s) will also cooperate with MSAF to promote the tropical sciences through engagement sessions.

For details on how to nominate and to download the nomination forms, visit http://msa-foundation.org/how-to-nominate/ or email award@msa-foundation.org.

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