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Published: 11 Apr 2025 2,366 views
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.
The Award aims to promote theoretical and experimental contributions that push the boundaries of fundamental knowledge and/or foster the translation of quantum principles into practical technologies. Through this recognition, the Award seeks to support the growth of scientific capacity in developing countries, contributing to the global advancement of basic and applied science in the frontier of knowledge.
| Application Deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Value | USD100,000 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The TWAS Apex Award carries a monetary award of USD100,000, as well as a medal and a certificate highlighting the recipient's major contributions to science.
The award is presented to the recipient at a special ceremony arranged by TWAS.
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.
For more details, visit TWAS webpage