NOMINATION FOR THE 2022 WOLF PRIZE

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NOMINATION FOR THE 2022 WOLF PRIZE
NOMINATION FOR THE 2022
                WOLF PRIZE
                     INSTRUCTIONS FOR NOMINATING CANDIDATES

The Wolf Prizes in the sciences and the arts are awarded annually since 1978 to outstanding scientists and artists for
their achievements for the benefit of humanity and brotherly relations among people, regardless of nationality, race,
color, religion, sex, or political views. To date, 354 scientists and artists from all over the world have been awarded the
prestigious Wolf Prize.
Prize fields in sciences include Agriculture, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medicine, and Physics. Prize fields in the Arts include
Architecture, Music, Painting and Sculpture. Every year, the Wolf Foundation awards four prizes in the Sciences and one
prize in the Arts. Each prize consists of a diploma and 100,000$. In the event of co-recipients sharing one prize, the
honorarium is equally divided among them.

Process of Nomination
GENERAL
1. In accordance with the Wolf Prize principle of rotation, candidate(s) for the 2022 prize can be nominated only in one
   of the following five fields: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture, and Architecture.
2. One, two or three candidates may be nominated to receive the prize. Joint nomination recognizes collaborative
   work or work contributing similarly or additively to the same field. In this case, each candidate should be nominated
   using a separate form, with the jointly filed candidate mentioned in the appropriate place. If a joint nomination
   is for collaborative work, please state this at the beginning of the "Brief Description" section. Please specify the
   contribution of each candidate to their joint achievement.
3. A Nominator may submit more than one nomination package.
4. An international Prize Committee makes the selection of the Wolf prize Laureates. Committee decisions are final and
   irrevocable.
NOMINATION PACKAGE:
5. The submission package should include:
   a. A duly completed Nomination Form. Please fill out all fields according to the instructions without exceeding
       the allotted space.
   b. Three or four letters of support from experts who are not affiliated with the candidate's institution. The signed
       letters must be written on formal letterhead. An additional letter from the candidate's institution may be added.
   c. A recent candidate's photograph at high resolution of at least 300 dpi.
   d. A short biography, up to one page.

6. Submitting the nomination package:
   a. Submission via E-Mail only to: Office@wolffund.org.il
   b. Submission Deadline: October 20th , 2021 at 23:00 (Israel).
   c. The Form must be completed in full and typewritten in English,11 font size.
   d. Edited Official Form will not be accepted. Do not make changes using editing software in the original form.
   e. Please send us all nomination materials in a single E-mail message.
   f. All files should be named according to their contents including the candidate name. For example: Gross photo,
      Gross form etc.
   g. DO NOT PRINT AND SCAN the Nomination Form.
   h. DO NOT LOCK DOCUMENTS with passwords.
   i. Each nomination is automatically valid for three cycles. The nominator can update the nomination at any time
      during this period. After three cycles a new nomination package is required.

7. Limitations:
   a. The Prize is awarded to individuals, not to institutions.
   b. A person cannot nominate himself/herself.
   c. Nobel Prize Laureates will not be considered, unless their nomination is proposed for an achievement entirely
        different from the one recognized by the Nobel Prize.
   d. The Wolf Prize is awarded in Jerusalem by the President of the State of Israel. Nominators should reconsider
        proposing candidates who, to the best of their knowledge, may not be able to attend the ceremony.
   e. Kindly note that the Wolf Prize is awarded for significant breakthroughs and not for an exemplary career or
        leadership in a particular field.
   f. The Wolf Prize is awarded to scientists and artists from all over the world for their professional achievements
        for the benefit of humanity. Affiliation with the state of Israel or Israeli scientists is not a consideration for
        awarding the prize.

                We are here to assist with any question. E-mail us to: Office@wolffund.org.il
NOMINATION FORM
                      WOLF PRIZE 2022
                        IN THE SCIENCES
1   FIELD
    (Please mark one)
    ○ AGRICULTURE ○ PHYSICS         ○ CHEMISTRY       ○ MATHEMATICS

2   CANDIDATE PERSONAL DATA
    First name
    Surname
    Affiliation
    E-mail
    Telephone number
    Mobile number
    Date of birth
    Place of birth
    Office address

    ○ Please specify in case of a joint nomination.
    FULL NAME of joint candidate:
    Nominator (in case different nominator for each):

3   PROPOSED CITATION FOR DIPLOMA
    (Up to 50 words)
4   BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS
    (Clearly and concisely describe only achievements that merit the prize)
5   EDUCATION AND MAIN POSITIONS HELD
6   MAJOR HONORS AND AWARDS
    (Only most prominent ones)
7   LIST OF MOST SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS
8   LIST OF SUPPORTERS
    (Full name, affiliation, email)

9   NOMINATOR
    Full Name
    Title
    Affiliation
    Address
    Email
    Phone number
    Mobile number

                     Date                                                           Scanned personal signature

                                              Institute’s logo or scanned stamp

                                  Submissions via E-Mail only to: Office@wolffund.org.il
                                Nomination Deadline: October 20th , 2021 at 23:00 (Israel).
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