NATIONAL YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ PRIZES 2021
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) call for applications to her
National Young Researcher’s Prizes in Linguistics, Microbiology,
Mathematical Sciences, Chemical and Health Sciences (please see box to
the right for the list of Prizes). These prizes were established by the NYA,
through the kind donations of distinguished Nigerian academics with a
view to promoting original research in the relevant fields, especially
among young researchers (below 45 years) in Nigeria. The prizes were
designed to recognize the scientific achievements of outstanding young
researchers working in respective fields and living in Nigeria; and
encourage them to continue to strive for excellence in their research.
Eligibility
1. Candidate should not be older than 45 years of age by December 31st 2020.
2. Candidate should show scholarly research in his/her field and must be affiliated to a
not-for-profit research institution in Nigeria (e.g. Universities or Research Institutes).
3. Only Nigerian citizens who have lived and worked in Nigeria for at least the last 3
years will be considered.
4. Candidates must hold at least a Master’s degree in relevant discipline and have a
good record of research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
5. Members of NYA are excluded from competing for these prizes. Persons who have
applied for these prizes are not eligible to apply for NYA membership in the year they
have applied for the prize.
6. Applicants can apply for only one NYA prize for the year. Multiple applications
from same applicant for different NYA prizes will all be automatically disqualified.
NATIONAL YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ PRIZES 2021
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
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