The TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award is a prestigious recognition established in honor of the late Vice-President for the Arab Region, Prof. Mohammad A. Hamdan. This biennial award celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of mathematical sciences by scientists working and living in Africa or the Arab region.

Award Details

Award Name: TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award Established: 2020 Frequency: Biennial Field: Mathematical Sciences (pure, applied, probability, statistics) Prize: $5,000 and a certificate Deadline for Applications: 10 May 2024

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must be nationals of an African or Arab country.
• Nominees must have been living and working in their home country for at least two years immediately prior to their nomination.
• TWAS Fellows are not eligible.
• Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be considered.

How to Apply

Applications for the TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award must be submitted electronically through the official TWAS online platform. To nominate a scientist, click on the “NEW NOMINATION” button at the bottom of the application page. For saved nominations, use the “RESUME” button to continue.

Application Materials

A complete nomination includes:

• Nominator contact details
• Nominee contact details
• General information about the nominee
• Evidence of the nominee’s work and impact in the field of mathematical sciences

Selection Process

The selection is based on scientific merit. A pre-screening at TWAS will be followed by a thorough evaluation by jury members.

FAQs

Q: Can I nominate myself for the TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award? A: No, self-nominations are not accepted. Another individual must nominate you.

Q: Is there an age limit for nominees? A: There is no age limit for nominees.

Q: Can I submit a nomination after the deadline? A: No, nominations submitted after the deadline of 10 May 2024 will not be considered.

Q: How will I know if my nomination has been received? A: You will receive an electronic confirmation once your nomination has been successfully submitted.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the number of nominations I can submit? A: While there is no limit to the number of nominations one can submit, it is important to ensure that each nomination is of high quality and meets all the required criteria.

For more information and to apply, please visit the TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award page.