MSAF 2023 Mahathir Science Award – Call for Nominations

Published: 01 Dec 2022

The Mahathir Science Award (MSA) is positioned as the world’s most prestigious science award for tropical sciences, and is bestowed on any scientists, institution, or organization worldwide in recognition of contributions and innovations towards solving problems in the tropics through science and technology.

The categories for the award are Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Architecture and Engineering, Tropical Medicine, and Tropical Natural Resources. It is awarded to the most deserving based on merit. As such, this extends beyond the boundaries of Malaysia in order to encourage excellence in tropical science that will accord direct benefits to countries in the tropics and indirectly to the global community.

The categories for the 2023 Mahathir Science Award are Tropical Agriculture or Tropical Architecture and Engineering.

Mahathir Science Award Mahathir Science Award

Benefits of Mahathir Science Award Mahathir Science Award

• One award will be conferred each year. The award carries a cash prize of USD $100,000, a gold medal and a certificate.

Mahathir Science Award Mahathir Science Award Courses

• Tropical Agriculture
• Tropical Architure
• Tropical Engineering
• Tropical Medicine
• Tropical Natural Resource

Requirements for Mahathir Science Award Mahathir Science Award

• Open to any scientists, institution or organization worldwide in recognition of contributions and innovations towards solving problems in the tropics through science and technology.
• Self nomination will not be considered.

Selection Process

The selection criteria for the Award take into account:

• The originality of the candidate’s achievement(s)
• The impact of candidate’s achievement(s), including future impact on the Tropics
• The significance of the candidate’s achievement(s) in solving the problems of the tropics by improving the quality of life and contributing to the region’s prosperity

Application Deadline

How to Apply