UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science: Apply by 17 May 2021

March 24, 2021

Designation/Position- UNESCO Kalinga Prize

UNESCO invites application for UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science from eligible and interested candidates

About- The UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is UNESCO’s oldest prize, created in 1951 following a donation from Mr Bijoyanand Patnaik, Founder and President of the Kalinga Foundation Trust in India. Today, the Prize is funded by the Kalinga Foundation Trust, the Government of the State of Orissa, India, and the Government of India (Department of Science and Technology).

Research/Job Area- Interpreting science, research and technology for the general public

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Eligibility/Qualification–

The Prize rewards writers, editors, lecturers, radio/television/web programme directors or film producers who have devoted their career to interpreting science, research and technology for the general public. Applicants do not need to have a science degree or to conduct research.

Writers, editors, lecturers, radio/television programme directors or film producers who have devoted their career to interpreting science, research and technology for the general public.
The applicant does not need to have a science degree.
This prize does not reward research.
This prize does not reward formal teaching (in a school/university), nor curriculum development for the formal learning sector.
Candidates are submitted by the government through the country’s National Commission for UNESCO.
Each National Commission for UNESCO shall propose a candidate on the basis of recommendations from: national associations for the advancement of science or other science associations, and/or national associations of science writers or scientific journalists.
Each Member State may propose a single candidature consisting of one individual only.
Candidatures sent directly to UNESCO by individuals will not be accepted.

Job/Position Description-

The UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an international award to reward exceptional contributions made by individuals in communicating science to society and promoting the popularization of science. It is awarded to persons who have had a distinguished career as writer, editor, lecturer, radio, television, or web programme director, or film producer in helping interpret science, research and technology to the public. UNESCO Kalinga Prize winners know the potential power of science, technology, and research in improving public welfare, enriching the cultural heritage of nations and providing solutions to societal problems on the local, regional and global level.

Many past Prize winners have been scientists in their own right, while others have been trained in journalism or have been educators or writers. Some have also been Nobel Prize winners. Previous laureates include Sir Julian Huxley, Margaret Mead and Sir David Attenborough.

How to Apply-

The application dossier should preferably be submitted online through this platform.

The UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is awarded biennially. The deadline for the call for nominations is 17 May 2021.

Nominations shall be submitted to the Director-General by the governments of UNESCO Member States and Observer States, in consultation with their Permanent Delegations and National Commissions, or through Non-Governmental Organizations maintaining formal relations with UNESCO. A self-nomination cannot be considered. Each Member State and Non-Governmental Organization may designate one candidate.

Checklist

Each application dossier shall include the following documents, in English or French:

Nomination letter by Permanent Delegation of Member or Observer State to UNESCO, National Commission for UNESCO, or Non-Governmental Organisations maintaining formal relations with UNESCO;
Description of the nominee’s academic/professional background;
Summary of the work or the results of the work on the popularization of science;
Description of how the submitted work has contributed to the popularization of science;
List of enclosed annexes (publications, books, digital supports, media articles, etc.);
List of translations.

The application dossier should preferably be submitted online through this platform.

If however it must be sent by postal services, the complete dossier should come in five hard copies, or copied on five digital supports (USB, CD or DVD).

Applications should be addressed to the Secretariat of the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science:

Mr Yoslan Nur
Programme Specialist
Division for Science Policy and Capacity Building
Natural Sciences Sector
UNESCO
7 Place Fontenoy
75732 Paris Cedex 07 SP
France
Email: y.nur@unesco.org

The deadline for reception of nominations by UNESCO is Monday, 17 May 2021, 23:59 (Paris time, UTC+1).