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The 2011 King Faisal $200,000 International Prize for Arabic Language and Literature

Deadline: 1 May 2011

The General Secretariat of King Faisal International Prize is pleased to announce nomination for the 1433H / 2012G King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for Arabic Language and Literature in the topic:

COMPUTER PROCESSING OF THE ARABIC LAGUAGE: INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ENDEAVORS

CONDITIONS:

1. Nominations should be from universities, research centers and other learned circles. Nominations are also accepted from previous winners of King Faisal International Prize. Nominations are not accepted from individuals or political parties.
2. Nominated works must be published, benefit mankind and enrich human knowledge.
3. Dissertations are not accepted.

REQUIREMENTS FROM EACH NOMINEE:

1. A typed curriculum vitae of each nominee with a list of his/her publications.
2. One original or high quality photocopy of each nominated paper. The total number of nominated papers should not exceed 10.
3. Six copies of each nominated book and/or book chapter. The total number of nominated books and/or book chapters should not exceed 6.
4. One high resolution color photo of each nominee (10 X 15 cm).

Nomination documents and nominated works will not be returned

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 field.
2. A list of nominated works.
3. A general information form filled by the nominee; this form can be duplicated if more than one candidate is nominated.

PRIZE COMPONENTS:

1. A certificate written in Arabic calligraphy, describing the work for which the winner is awarded the Prize.
2. A Commemorative 24-carat, 200-gram gold medallion.
3. SR 750,000 (US$ 200,000).

REMARKS:

1. Nominations are judged exclusively on the basis of merit, regardless of nationality, race, religion or gender.
2. Any nomination not fulfilling all conditions and requirements shall be excluded.
3. More than one nominee may share the Prize.
4. The decision of the Prize's Selection Committee is final.
5. Winners will be announced in Safar 1433H occurring January 2012G and honored at an official ceremony later in Riyadh.
6. All the required documents must be received no later than Sunday 27 Jumada I 1432H occurring May 1 2011G at the following address.

Please send nominations by airmail 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

Contact Information:

For inquiries: KFIPinfo@kff.com or call +(966-1) 465 2255

For submissions: The General Secretariat, King Faisal International Prize, Al-Khairia Building, King Fahd Road, P.O. Box 22476 Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia

Website: http://www.kff.com/

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