Amapá launches R$98,000 notice to reward researchers, communicators and companies

Registration is now open for the 6th edition of the Amapá Science, Technology and Innovation Award – Láurea "Robério Nobre". The award will distribute R$98,000 among researchers, communicators and companies that develop solutions and disseminate scientific knowledge in the state.

Registration is free and must be done online by 6pm on October 22nd. The public call is promoted by the Amapá Research Support Foundation (Fapeap) in conjunction with the State Secretariat for Science and Technology (Setec).

The objective of the award is to recognize and value trajectories that strengthen scientific, economic and social development in the Amapá innovation ecosystem.

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Who can participate

The notice covers four main categories:

Featured Researcher: aimed at researchers with a doctorate who work in Amapá in the areas of Life Sciences, Exact Sciences and Human Sciences.

Innovative Researcher: aimed at doctors with innovative work applied to the public sector or the business sector.

Communication Professional: open to journalists and communicators working in the state who have produced content about science, technology and innovation in the last two years (on radio, TV, print or internet).

Innovative Company: for micro, small and medium-sized companies based in Amapá for at least two years that have developed innovative products, processes or services.

🏆 Prize values

For each category and subcategory, the first three placed will be awarded with a certificate and financial resources:

🏅1st place: R$7,000

🥈2nd place: R$4,000

🥉3rd place: R$3,000

In addition to the cash reward, the first placed in the eligible categories will be nominated to represent Amapá in the national stage of the Award from the National Council of State Foundations for Research Support (Confap).

How to sign up

Participants must fill out the official electronic form and attach the required documents, such as proof of residence in Amapá, identification document and proof of professional or academic activity in the chosen field.

The publication of the preliminary results and the awards ceremony are scheduled to take place from October 29th.

Robério Nobre Award highlights scientists and communication professionals from Amapá — Photo: Maksuel Martins/GEA/Disclosure