Citizens of OIC member states with extraordinary scientific contributions can apply for awards.

ISLAMABAD -- The citizens of OIC member states having extraordinary scientific contributions can apply for the awards announced by the COMSTECH (OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation) in various categories, till March 31.

According to an official source, COMSTECH bestows biennial awards to distinguished researchers of OIC member states for their important scientific contributions. The citizens of all 57 OIC states are eligible to apply for the COMSTECH Awards.

The COMSTECH lifetime achievement awards in basic sciences are given in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. This year's nominations are sought for awards in the fields of Physics and Mathematics. In this category, each award consists of a certificate, a shield of honour, and a cash prize of US$ 8000.

The COMSTECH Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology are classified into four categories among which three categories include COMSTECH Young Researcher Award...