DUBAI, UAE, May 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF)
is preparing to hold the fifth Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Knowledge Award, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Chairman of MBRF and of the Award's Board of Trustees.
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The Foundation called on international and regional knowledge
pioneers to apply for the competition before the deadline on
June 25, 2018. The Award seeks to
build a knowledge economy, stimulate creativity, and celebrate
knowledge development and entrepreneurship.
The Award Laureates for 2017, announced at the Knowledge Summit,
were Wendy Kopp, CEO of Teach for
All (USA); Dr Hiroshi Komiyama, Chairman of the Mitsubishi
Research Institute (Japan); and
the Mohammed bin Salman (MiSK) Foundation (Saudi Arabia).
"I am member of judging committees on several prizes and they
all focus on concrete findings or inventions," noted Dr Komiyama.
"But my work is not of this sort; I proposed Vision 2050 and my
work bridges the gap between the production and dissemination of
knowledge. I'm thankful that this Award recognises such
efforts."
Meanwhile, Wendy Kopp said: "As
we worked to formulate our Vision 2040, we came to the realisation
that we need to build collective leadership to shape the future,
which will be led by the kids in our classes today. We were happy
to come to Dubai for this Award
and see the incredible level of commitment to education from this
country's leadership."
Submissions for the Award can be made by individuals from the
UAE or abroad, or by local and international organisations,
including academic institutions, government entities, corporations
or NGOs. The prize cannot be awarded posthumously and its
categories include: knowledge, development and innovation;
developing research institutions; ICT; and printing, publishing and
documentation; among others.
All entries are to be made through the website
(http://www.knowledgeaward.org) - in Arabic or English - and
accompanied by letters from referees with expertise in the field of
nomination. Submissions must include supporting documents about
nominees' contributions, and adhere to the standards of scientific
research, integrity and intellectual property.
The Award's Board of Trustees will not consider entries that do
not meet the requirements, and can withdraw the Award in case of
breach of any conditions, or of scientific research standards,
ethics, scientific integrity, intellectual property, or any other
violation the Board deems substantial and significant.