World Cultural Council Awards

Eligibility

The WCC annually invites renowned institutions all over the world to submit nominations for the Awards. Information about the nominees and nominators are confidential.

Summary

Candidates for the awards may be selected and proposed only through the following authorities in any country:

• The President or the Prime Minister of a country
• Ministers of Science and Technology or Culture and Education
• Directors of academic institutes and organizations
• University leaders: Rector, President, Provost or Dean
• Members of the World Cultural Council

Science Nominees

Nominees for the Albert Einstein World Award of Science should be eminent scientists whose achievements can serve as an inspiration for future generations. Considerations will be given to individuals or institutions in one of the Life Sciences, such as Neuroscience, Earth Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine or Chemistry; or in one of the Natural Sciences such as Physics, Mathematics or Astronomy. The prize is awarded every year.

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Arts Nominees

A candidate for the Leonardo da Vinci World Awards of Arts should be a renowned artist, sculptor, painter, writer, poet, cinematographer, photographer, architect, musician or other performing, creative or visionary artist, whose work constitutes a significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world. The prize is awarded every second year.

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Education Nominees

A candidate for the José Vasconcelos World Award of Education should be a renowned educator, an authority in the field of teaching, or an individual who has promoted education policies. Through their work, the individual or team should have had a significant influence on the advancement of culture for humankind. The prize is awarded every second year. 

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Application deadlines

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