Funding: AU

The African Union (AU) honors outstanding African scientists through the Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards for fields that include agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, and energy innovation (among others). There are two awards: the Regional Scientific Awards for Women are restricted to women applicants in each of the AU's five geographical regions; the application deadline is September 30, 2011 and the Continental Scientific Award recognizes the achievements of senior scientists anywhere in Africa; the application deadline is November 15, 2011. More information and detailed instructions are available at http://www.africahrst.org/stict/sa/awards2011.aspx.