The Albert Einstein World Award for Science is a yearly award given by the World Cultural Council "as a means of recognition, and as an incentive to scientific and technological research and development", with special consideration for researches which "have brought true benefit and well being to mankind".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.The award has been named after Albert Einstein and includes a diploma, a commemorative medal, and $10,000.
Awarded for:
Recognition and encouragement for scientific and technological research and development.