CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) calls for applications for her National
Young Researcher’s Prizes in Chemical Sciences, Geo-environmental Sciences,
Health Sciences, Innovation and Policy Studies, Linguistics, Mathematical
Sciences, and Microbiology (please see box to the right for the list of Prizes).
These prizes were established by the NYA, through the kind donations of
distinguished Nigerian academics with a view to promoting original research
in the relevant fields, especially among young researchers (below 45 years) in
Nigeria. The prizes were designed to recognize the scientific achievements of
outstanding young researchers working in respective fields and living in
Nigeria; and encourage them to continue to strive for excellence in their
research.
PRIZES
NIGERIAN YOUNG ACADEMY
- Prof. Kayode Adebowale
National Young Researcher’s
Prize for Women in Chemical
Sciences (NGN100,000) - Prof. Kayode Adebowale
National Young Researcher’s
Prize in Chemical Sciences
(NGN100,000) - Prof. Hilary I. Inyang National
Young Scientist’s Prize in
Geoenvironmental Sciences
(NGN100,000) - Prof. Friday Okonofua National
Young Researcher’s Prize in
Health Sciences(NGN100,000) - Prof. Willie Siyanbola National
Young Researchers’ Prize in
Innovation and Policy Studies
(NGN50,000 - Prof. Olurotimi Taiwo National
Young Researcher’s Prize in
Linguistics (NGN50,000) - Prof. Oyewale Tomori National
Young Researcher’s Prize in
Microbiology (NGN50,000) - Prof. Aderemi Kuku National
Young Researcher’s Prize in
Mathematical Sciences
(NGN100,000)
Eligibility
1. Candidate should not be older than 45 years of age by December 31st 2023.
2. Candidate should show scholarly research in his/her field and must be affiliated to a
not-for-profit research institution in Nigeria (e.g. Universities or Research Institutes).
3. Only Nigerian citizens who have lived and worked in Nigeria for at least the last 3
years will be considered.
4. Candidates must hold at least a Master’s degree in relevant discipline and have a
good record of research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
5. Members of NYA are excluded from competing for these prizes. Persons who have
applied for these prizes are not eligible to apply for NYA membership in the year they
have applied for the prize.
6. Applicants can apply for only one NYA prize for the year. Multiple applications
from same applicant for different NYA prizes will all be automatically disqualified.
To apply, complete the online application form:
https://forms.gle/iaJnMvKVafdkXRrp9
Signing into an active Google
account is required for the completion.References: Candidates should obtain three (3) reference letters from their referees and upload same in the online application.
Application Period:
1st February – 30th
April, 2024
Enquiries: Peter Chukwunonso OKOLI, PhD (President, 08038948432).
Abdul-Azeez Adeyemi ANJORIN, PhD (General Secretary, 08020956357)
