Albert Einstein World Award of Science

Albert Einstein World Award of Science
Awarded forRecognition and encouragement for scientific and technological research and development.
CountryMexico
Presented byWorld Cultural Council
Reward(s)Diploma, Commemorative Medal and US$10,000
First award1984
WebsiteWorld Cultural Council

The Albert Einstein World Award for Science is an annual award given by the World Cultural Council "as a means of recognition and encouragement for scientific and technological research and development", with special consideration for researches which "have brought true benefit and wellbeing to mankind". Named for physicist and theoretician Albert Einstein, the award includes a diploma, a commemorative medal, and US$10,000.

The recipient of the award is evaluated and elected by an Interdisciplinary Committee, which is composed of world-renowned scientists, among them 25 Nobel laureates.

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