2025 Award ceremony of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences and Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa

The 2025 award ceremony of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences will take place on 25 November 2025 in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea. On this occasion, two major milestones will be celebrated: 

• the 9th edition of the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences, and
• the launch of the 1st edition of the Fellowship programme dedicated to young women scientists in Africa.

The event will bring together participants to celebrate the announcement of five laureates, honoured for their groundbreaking research and lasting contributions to human health and sustainable development. Their achievements exemplify how advances in life sciences can transform lives, strengthen resilience, and shape a more equitable future for all.