This award, sponsored by Pfizer Inc will recognise an innovative contribution to biological science, including basic medical science, that has had a positive sustainable impact on Africa. Those eligible are research scientists working in Africa who are in the early stages of their research careers. 

“The World needs science…Science needs women”

Women scientists who are nationals or permanent residents of any country in Sub-Saharan Africa have until 28 February 2012 to apply for the 2012 L’ORÉAL/UNESCO Regional fellowships For Women in Science in Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the fellowship is to assist women scientists to achieve a PhD degree in all fields of science. Ten fellowships to the value of US$20,000 will be awarded. The age limit for the applicants is 40 years.

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) recognised two South African scientists with the prestigious Science-for-Society Gold Medals at its Annual Awards Ceremony held in Pretoria.