(FOA)-
Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences, and Mathematics; April 1,
2020
Agency
Breakthrough
Prize Foundation
Description:
The
Breakthrough Prize Foundation welcomes nominations for its 2021 Prizes in
Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences, and Mathematics. The world's largest
science prize, dubbed "The Oscars of Science," honors top scientists with a $3
million cash award and hosts a gala awards ceremony to celebrate the laureates’
achievements, foster broad popular support for scientific endeavors, and inspire
the next generation of scientists. To that end, the foundation awards the
following:
Breakthrough
Prize in Fundamental Physics — A single prize of $3
million will recognize an individual or group that has made profound
contributions to human knowledge. It is open to all physicists, theoretical,
mathematical and experimental, working on the deepest mysteries of the
universe. The prize may be shared among any number of scientists. Nominations
are also open for the New Horizons in Physics Prize, which will include up to
three awards of $100,000 in support of early-career researchers who have
already produced important work in their fields.
Breakthrough
Prizes in Life Sciences — Up to four prizes of $3 million each will be awarded
to individuals who have made transformative advances in understanding living
systems and extending human life.
Breakthrough
Prize in Mathematics — A single prize of $3 million
will be awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the
field of mathematics. Nominations are also open for the New Horizons in
Mathematics Prize, which will include up to three awards of $100,000 in support
of early-career researchers who have already produced important work in their
fields. In addition, for the first time, the Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers
Prize will be awarded. The prize is an annual $50,000 award that will be
presented to early-career women mathematicians who have completed their PhDs
within the previous two years.
Self-nominations
will not be considered.
Closing
Date:
April
1, 2020
Link
to Full Announcement:
https://breakthroughprize.org/News/58
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