Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Science 2019

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited invites entries for The Nigeria Prize for Science, in line with its vision of helping to build a better Nigeria. This annual prize for science is endowed by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to recognise outstanding scientific achievements by Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike for advancing scientific solutions to prescribed problems afflicting Nigeria, as captured by the theme of the year. The winner(s) would receive an award of one hundred thousand US dollars ($100,000.00).

Entries are invited for:

Title: The Nigeria Prize for Science 2019

Theme

• The theme for the 2019 competition is: Climate Change: Erosion, Drought and Desertification. Entries are therefore invited from, researchers for work that contribute to dealing with isues arising from Climate Change especially Erosion Drought and Desertification -especially from the Nigerian perspective.

Eligibility

• The award is open to all Nigeria and non Nigerians involved in the application of science to proffer a novel solution to remediate the impact of Climate Change especially Erosion Drought and Desertification. These works can be cumulative in nature covering all of these areas or specific to any of the topics listed
• The work should be of outstanding merit and should have advanced the frontiers of knowledge and /or provided an innovative solution in the area of Climate Change.
• The submission for consideration must be original and indicate the specific area of merit; and all submissions must relate to that particular area.
• The submission for award must be submitted within the time stipulated.
• Entries, including the supporting documents, must be submitted in six (6) copies, for hard copies.

Submission Procedure

• Applicants must complete and submit their entries online accompanied by an application form obtainable online from the NLNG website or by clicking the Application Form Download Link Below.
• Hard copy submissions are also acceptable but must be accompanied by the printed copy of the completed application form.
• As the intention is to recognise the most relevant and effective solution to specific Nigerian problems, works of collaboration by Iwo or more persons are also welcome.
• Only one entry per contestant(s) is permitted per competition year.
• No entry previously submitted for this competition may be considered at a later date.
• Entries not submitted by the stated deadline and according to stated conditions shall not be considered.
• Members of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges or their relatives are not allowed to enter their works for the Science Prize during their year of service as well as the following year.
• NLNG staff or their family members are ineligible to enter for the prize.
• The prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence

Panel of Judges

• A panel of judges shall be appointed for the Nigeria Prize for Science by the Advisory Board.
• The appointment of judges shall, as far as possible, reflect and represent a multi-disciplinary approach relevant to the theme. Persons appointed as judges are those who have wide experience, peer recognition, good public image and command respect nationally and internationally.
• The decision of the process shall be final.

Advisory Board

• Professor Alfrend A.Susu, FAS, NNOM - Chairman
• Professor Barth Nnaji, FAS, CON, NNOM - member
• Dr.(Mrs) Nike Akande, CON - member
• Professor Michael Adikwu, FAS - member

Announcement and Public Presentation of Winner

• Winners will be announced and presented to the public in October

Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Entries (containing filled Application Form) to:
The Nigeria Prize for Science,
External Relations Division,
Nigeria LNG Limited,
Intels Aba Road Estate,
Km 16, Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway,
P.M.B 5660,  Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.
Or
The Nigeria Prize for Science,
External Relations Division,
Nigeria LNG Limited,
4th floor, Heron House,
10 Dean Farrar Street,
London, SW1H ODX.
Email: nigeriaprizeforscience@nlng.com

Click Here to Download Application Form (Word Format - doc)

Note: Late entries will not be entertained.