The African Union (AU) honours outstanding African scientists through the Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards for fields that include agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, and energy innovation (among others).

The program seeks to recognize outstanding science at the continental level. It also makes regional scientific awards for African women.  Eligibility criteria and application forms (English, French) are included with the announcement. The application deadline is 15 November 2014.

For more information visit the link below

http://hrst.au.int/en/content/2014-edition-african-union-kwame-nkrumah-scientific-awards