Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science

Sponsor

The Franklin Institute

Sponsor deadline:

Award Details

The Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science is presented for outstanding achievement in a different, predetermined field of interest each year. As stipulated by the will of Henry Bower, this award includes a 14-karat gold medal and a $250,000 cash prize. 

The 2025 award will recognize individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to the development of policies and approaches that promote ecosystem restoration and mitigate ecosystem degradation. The United Nations has declared 2021–2030 to be the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to highlight the critical need to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems throughout the world as ways to help end poverty, combat climate change, and prevent extinctions. The quality of life on our planet in the 21st century and beyond depends on the successful preservation and restoration of ecosystems.

Eligibility:

  • This is an international competition for individuals who have made significant contributions to understanding the unique properties of soft matter or to the development of applications utilizing soft matter. 
  • Nominations from any individual or organization will be accepted, including self-nominations.
  • Nominations of candidates traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering are particularly encouraged.

Nomination Procedure:

The sponsor agency would appreciate an email of intent to nominate by February 29, 2024: bscheraga@fi.edu

Nominations must be submitted in English and must include a narrative statement (5 pages or less), and 4 confidential letters of support sent directly to the Franklin Institute by March 31.


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