Call for nominations to endow the prestigious Frontiers of Knowledge Awards, which recognize world-class research and artistic creation of singular impact.
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Call for nominations to endow the prestigious Frontiers of Knowledge Awards, which recognize world-class research and artistic creation of singular impact. Now in their nineteenth edition, these awards honor fundamental advances that expand the boundaries of human knowledge or represent the emergence of new interdisciplinary fields. Each of the eight award categories—spanning Basic Sciences, Biology and Biomedicine, ICT, Climate Change, Economics, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Music and Opera—carries a prize of 400,000 euros, accompanied by a diploma and a commemorative artwork. The awards are unique in their commitment to recognizing the collaborative nature of modern discovery; they may be granted to any number of natural persons who have made convergent contributions, as well as to scientific or cultural organizations. The program emphasizes the vital role of basic knowledge as the primary driver of scientific and material progress, while also championing the interaction between diverse disciplines. Nominations must be submitted by institutions such as universities, research centers, academies, or artistic organizations, including orchestras and opera theaters, rather than through self-nomination.
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How to apply
- 1Verify eligibility criteria, including applicant type (e.g., SMEs, consortia), geographic requirements, and funding rates (often 40-100% co-financing).
- 2Form a consortium if required (e.g., minimum partners from multiple countries for collaborative projects).
- 3Register as a user and your organization on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC).
- 4Download templates, prepare Part A (administrative data) and Part B (technical description, budget, impact), and run validation checks.
- 5Submit online before the deadline; track via confirmation email and code, with evaluation taking 3-6 months.
- 6Visit https://eufundingportal.eu for application details
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