The 2025 TWAS-Apex Award will be given to an individual scientist from the developing world who has demonstrated excellence in advancing the field of Quantum Science and Technology through original, high-impact research and/or the development of innovative applications. 

Funding Organization: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

Research Scope: Quantum science and technology

Eligibility:

• Candidates must be nationals of a developing country, living and working in the Global South for at least the last 10 years.
• Individuals who have previously received the Trieste Science Prize or the TWAS-Lenovo Science Award (both administered by TWAS) or other prestigious international awards with a monetary value equivalent to or greater than that of the TWAS Apex Award are not eligible.
• Self-nominations, and nominations from jury members will not be accepted.
• Fellows of TWAS are eligible for the TWAS Apex Award.

Maximum Award: A monetary award of USD100,000, as well as a medal and a certificate highlighting the recipient’s major contributions to science.

Nomination:

• Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
• Nominations can only be submitted electronically through the on-line platform (the link is provided on this page: https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-apex-award).

Deadline: 15 May 2025

Further information: https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-apex-award