The General Secretariat of King Faisal International Prize is pleased to

Invite you to nominate for the year 2018 (1439H.) Prize for Medicine in the topic:

Immunotherapy for Cancer

CONDITIONS:
1- Nominations should be submitted by universities, scientific institutions and research centers.
2- Nominated works must be published, benefit mankind and enrich human knowledge.
3- The prize is not awarded posthumously.
4- Nominations are not accepted from individuals or political parties.
5- Dissertations are not accepted.

REQUIREMENTS FROM NOMINATING BODY:
1- An official letter of nomination for each nominee separately, adequately justifying the nomination and outlining the nominee’s achievements in the prize topic.
2- A list of nominated works.
3- A general information form to be filled by the nominee. This form can be duplicated if more than one candidate is nominated.

REQUIREMENTS FROM EACH NOMINEE:
1- A typed CV of the nominee with a list of his/her publications, one copy of which should be forwarded via e-mail.
2- Accept to present three lectures in his/her field of specialization, at scientific centers in the event s/he is awarded the prize.
3- One original copy of each nominated paper. The total number of nominated papers should not exceed 10.
4- Six copies of each nominated book and/or book chapters. The total number of nominated books and/or book chapters should not exceed 5. The book’s title page should be appended with each nominated book chapter.
5- One color photo of the nominee (13x18cm).

PRIZE COMPONENTS:
1- A certificate written in Arabic calligraphy featuring the winner’s name with a brief description of the work for which s/he is awarded the Prize.
2- A Commemorative 24-carat, 200-gram gold medallion.
3- A sum of SR 750,000 (US$ 200,000).

REMARKS:
1- Nominations are judged exclusively on the basis of merit.
2- Any nomination not fulfilling all conditions and requirements shall be excluded.
3- More than one winner may share the Prize.
4- The decision of the Prize’s Selection Committee is final.
5- Nomination documents and nominated works will not be returned.
6- Winners will be announced in January 2018 and the prizes will be presented at an official ceremony later in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
7- All required documents must be received no later than April 1, 2017 to the following address:

The General Secretariat
King Faisal International Prize
Al-Khairia Building, King Fahd Road
P.O. Box 22476 – Riyadh 11495
Saudi Arabia
Tel: (+966-11) 465 2255 – Fax: (+966-11) 465 8685
E-mail: kfipinfo@kfip.org

To download the nomination form: http://kfip.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/161016-invitation-to-nominate-to-Medicine-english-FT.pdf

For more information, visit http://kfip.org/