Albert Einstein World Award Of Science
The Albert Einstein World Award for Science is a yearly award given by the World Cultural Council "as a means of recognition, and as an incentive to scientific and technological research and development", with special consideration for researches which "have brought true benefit and well being to mankind".
The award has been named after Albert Einstein and includes a diploma, a commemorative medal, and $10,000.
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