2010 Trieste Science Prize
May 28, 2010| |
The Third World Academy of Science calls for nominations for the 2010 edition of the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize. The Prize, sponsored by Trieste-based illycaffè, has been established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by scientists living and working in the developing countries. In 2010, the prize will be given for outstanding achievements in renewable energies for environmentally sustainable industrial technologies. The prize carries a US$100,000 monetary award and a plaque. The deadline for receiving nominations has been extended to 15 June 2010.
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