The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the following awards promoting cooperation in science and technological innovation:<\/p>\n
1.\u201cScience, She Says! Award<\/strong>\u201d, now in its fourth edition, will be presented to five young female researchers (non-Italian citizens) under the age of 40, from five different geographical areas (Africa and the Middle East; Asia and the Pacific; Europe<\/strong>; Central and South America; North America). One award will be presented to a researcher from each of the geographical areas mentioned. Nominations must be submitted by a prominent scientist holding a leadership position at a scientific academy, university, research institute, or government science and technology department in the country where the candidate works.<\/p>\n Further information and instructions for candidates and nominators, including the application form, are available in the attached file Science She Says Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2. The \u201cFarnesina \u2013 Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award<\/strong>\u201d, now in its ninth edition, aims to recognize the work of a senior Italian scientist currently active in Kosovo for their outstanding contribution to the advancement of bilateral scientific cooperation in any field of science and technology.<\/p>\n For further information and application guidelines, please carefully consult the attached file Italian Bilateral Cooperation Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3.The \u201cInnovation that Speaks Italian Award<\/strong>\u201d, now in its ninth edition, aims to recognize Italian citizens who have founded technology start-ups operating in Kosovo, in recognition of their contribution to the creation of innovative and technology-driven start-ups.<\/p>\n