Call for nominations

The Rector of the University of Dschang  informs the university community that the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences  has opened a  call for applications . This prize  aims to promote and honour excellence in the basic sciences, including chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology, key to advance innovation and sustainable development 

Thus UNESCO invites its Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, the non-governmental organizations maintaining official ties with UNESCO and active in the relevant fields covered by the Prize, the UNESCO Chairs, the Category 2 Centres, the international scientific unions and universities to propose individual candidates for the 4^th edition of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences.

Awarded annually to two prize winners, the prize recognizes individuals for outstanding achievements in the development, dissemination, and international cooperation of the basic sciences, with significant transformational impact at the regional or global level. Each prizewinner receives a financial award of USD 250,000, a gold medal, and a diploma.

Women scientists are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications must be submitted online via a dedicated template available on the Nomination and selection procedure webpage by 15 April 2026 at the latest, in English or French. No self-nomination shall be considered.

For more information, please visit the Prize’s webpage or contact Dr Christine Iskandar, Prize Secretariat (tel.: +33 (0)1 45 68 10 61; e-mail: mendeleevprize@unesco.org).