King Salman Award for Disability Research
| King Salman Award for Disability Research | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding contributions in the field of disability |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Reward(s) | Certificate, Medal and 500,000 Saudi riyal, approx. US$133,450 |
| Website | www |
The King Salman Award for Disability Research is an internationally recognized prize that is awarded to notable individuals who contributed to knowledge and scientific research in the field of disability. The prize was established by King Salman Center for Disability Research.[1]
Areas and Nominations [edit]
There are three main areas of the award in which nominations are accepted. These areas are Health and Medical Sciences, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, and Rehabilitative and Social Sciences. The Nominations are accepted from local and international research and scientific organizations as well as academic departments and universities.[2]
Award Value[edit]
The laureates are given the following rewards:[3]
- A certificate with their names and works.
- An honorary medal.
- 500,000 Saudi Riyals (US$133,450).
List of laureates[edit]
| Year | Health and Medical Sciences | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences | Rehabilitative and Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014[2][4] | Fowzan S. Alkuraya | Ann P. Turnbull
Rutherford Turnbull |
Hugh M. Herr
Prof. Margaret G. Stineman |
References[edit]
- ^ "About King Salman Award for Disability Research — KSADR". www.ksadr.org.sa. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ a b "King orders free treatment for people with special needs". Arab News. 2014-10-20. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ "Bylaws — KSADR". www.ksadr.org.sa. Archived from the original on 2019-07-21. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
- ^ "Winners of Prince Salman Award for Disability Research announced". www.spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-07-21.