Deadline: May 30, 2017
Nominations are open for the UNESCO-UNAM Jaime Torres Bodet Prize in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. Awarded every two years, the Prize is intended to reward the efforts of a person, group of people or international institution that has contributed to the development of knowledge and society through art, teaching and research in social sciences and humanities. It is meant to promote pioneering initiatives that may contribute to the development, diffusion and consolidation of the values of humanity.
The Prize was inspired by the life from one of the founding members of UNESCO and Director-General of the Organization from 1948 to 1952. Eminent poet, novelist, essay writer and diplomat, Jaime Torres Bodet was graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He struggled for international social justice and against illiteracy. He promoted the reconstruction of the educational system, reinforced the importance of the Organization in the world, encouraged the access of women to education, and supported cultural development as a condition for international peace.
Award
- The winners of the Prize receive a monetary award of 50,000 US dollars. This Prize highlights the close links between UNESCO and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Eligibility
- Eligible candidates are required to have made an outstanding contribution to the development of knowledge and society through art, teaching and research in the social sciences and humanities.
Nomination Process
- Nominations for the Prize should be submitted, no later than May 30, 2017, by filling out the nomination form in either English or French (PDF) or in Word format (English / French);
- Nominated candidates may be individuals, groups of people or international institutions. No self-nomination will be considered.
Nominations should be duly signed and sent to:
Pedro Manuel Monreal Gonzalez
Executive Secretary of the UNESCO/UNAM Jaime Torres Bodet Prize
Social and Human Sciences Sector – UNESCO
7 place de Fontenoy
75352 Paris 07 SP FRANCE
Tel.: +33 (0)1 45 68 38 62
E-mail: pm.monreal-gonzalez(at)unesco.org
For more information, visit UNESCO-UNAM/Jaime Torres Bodet Prize.
