Scientific prizes and awards / General

Javed Husain Prize for Young Scientists

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO

Description

The Javed Husain Prize for Young Scientists was launched in 1987 by a 34-year old Indian scientist named Javed Husain who wished to help young scientists gain recognition for their work. The Prize rewards outstanding pure or applied research carried out by scientists of no more than 35 years of age in the natural or social sciences or in technology.

Recipients

2003 Winner : Professor Ravi Silva (Sri Lanka)