Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize

Rising Star Africa Prize 2022 winner

Khalil Tamersit

The Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize 2022 is awarded to Dr Khalil Tamersit for his work on high-performance nanoelectronic devices, and his innovative research proposal. Dr Tamersit will be invited to the Royal Society later this year to lead a talk on his work and research proposal. 

The award

The Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize is to recognise early-career research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences. The prize was established in memory of Paul O’Brien FRS and his work encouraging excellence in science and education in Africa. Winners will receive a grant of £14,000 to support their research and a personal gift of £1,000.

Eligibility

The Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize is open to African citizens. It is restricted to early career scientists with no more than 8 years since achieving their PhD (not including career breaks) and nominations will remain valid and shall be considered by the award selection committee throughout three nomination cycles.

The terms and conditions of the Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize (PDF) should be read before submitting a nomination. Please note that nominees should start the nomination.

Nominations 

Nominations are now closed and will reopen in November 2022.

Past winners 

Dr Nowsheen Goonoo will be awarded the Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize 2021 for her work on the fabrication, characterisation and application of biominerals, and her innovative resarch proposal.