ESF invites nominations for first European Latsis Prize
The European Science Foundation has invited nominations for the first European Latsis prize, the research field selected for the 1999 Prize being: "Research and/or innovation in education". To be presented each November by the Latsis Foundation at the ESF's Annual Assembly, the European Latsis Prize will be awarded to an individual scholar or research group in recognition of outstanding and innovative contributions in a selected field of European research. The award, which will have a value of 100,000 Swiss Francs (about 62,000 euro), is designed to recognise and reward contributions of outstanding distinction and impact. The selection criteria will include scientific excellence, societal impact and contribution to European progress. The deadline for the receipt of nominations is 31 May 1999. Nominations may be made by institutions and individuals for an individual scholar or research group, but self-nominations will not be accepted.