Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) invites entries for The Nigeria Price for Science , in line with its vision of helping to build a better Nigeria.

This annual prize for prize for Science is endowed by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to recognise outstanding scientific achievements by Nigerians and non – Nigerians alike for advancing scientific solutions to prescribed problems afflicting Nigeria as captured by the theme for the year. The winner(s) would receive an award of one hundred thousand US dollars ($ 100, 000.00).

Theme

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The theme for the 2017 competition is “Innovations in Malaria Control.”

Malaria has been identified as a major killer in the tropics and has been a scourge pervading the Nigerian health sector with attendant pressure on scarce national resources and socio-economic wellbeing.

Entries are therefore invited from researchers for works that contribute to the control of Malaria.
This is a repeat of the 2016 theme and candidates who missed the initial call or made submissions in 2016 are encouraged to re-apply for the 2017 award using the new entry guidelines.

Eligibility

– The award is open to all Nigerians and non-Nigerians involved in application of science to proffer solutions to the malaria challenges confronting Nigeria.
– The work should be of outstanding merit and should have advanced the frontiers of knowledge and or provided a solution in the area of malaria control.
– The material for consideration must be original and indicate the specific area of merit, and all submissions must relate to that particular area.
– The materials for award must not be under consideration for any other.

Submission Procedure

– All entries must be made through The Nigeria Prize for Science application form located on the Nigeria LNG website. The form should be downloaded, completed and sent back by email along with the supporting documentation to [email protected]

Download the Application form here –  2017 NLNG Prize For Science Application Form.

– All materials in support or such entry must be uploaded and sent to the email address.
– In cases where the applicant(s) desire to submit hard copy documents, six(6) copies of bound application and documents should be sent to any of the provided Nigeria LNG addresses. All such entries must be accompanied with the completed and printed application form, downloaded from the Nigeria LNG website.
– As the intention is to recognise the most relevant and effective solution to specific Nigerian problems, works of collaboration by two or more persons are also welcome.
– Only one entry per contestant(s) is permitted per competition year
– No entry previously submitted for this competition may be considered at a later date.
– Entries not submitted by the stated deadline and according to stated conditions shall not be considered.
– Members of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges or their relatives are not allowed to enter their works for the Science prize during this year of service as well as the following year.
– Members of staff of NLNG or their family members are ineligible to enter for the prizes.

Panel of Judges

– A panel of judges has been appointed for The Nigeria Prize for Science by the Advisory Board.
– The appointment of judges shall, as far as possible, reflect and represent a multi-disciplinary approach relevant to the theme. Persons appointed as judges are those who have wide experience, peer recognition, good public image and command respect nationally and internationally.
– The decision of the process shall be final.

Advisory Board

Professor Alfred A. Susu, FAS – Chairman
Professor Barth Nnaji, FAS, CON – Member
Dr. (Mrs.) Nike Akande, CON – Member
Professor Michael Adikwu, FAS – Member
Professor Elijah D. Mshelia, FAS – Member

Announcement and Public Presentation of Winners

Winner(s) will be announced in October and will be presented to the public at a later date.

Contact Address

The Nigeria Prize for Science,
External Relations Division,
Nigeria LNG Limited,
Intels Aba Road Estate,
Km 16 Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway,
P.M.B 5660 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Or

The Nigeria Prize for Science,
External Relations Division,
Heron House,
10 Dean Farrar Street,
London, SW1 H ODX.

[email protected]

Application Closing Date

All entries should be submitted on or before May 12th, 2017. Late entries will not be entertained.

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