The Yidan Prize Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Yidan Prize to progress learning by building a global community committed to advancing ideas in education. The Yidan Prize is an inclusive education award that recognizes individuals, or up to three-member teams, who have contributed significantly to education research and development. Each year the Yidan Prize is awarded in two categories to individuals, or teams of up to three members: Yidan Prize for Education Research: Awarded for significant contribution to the science of education. Yidan Prize for Education Development: Awarded for instituting positive change in education and learning. Prize Information Each prize comprises a gold medal and a total sum of HK$30 million (around US$3.9 million). Half is a cash prize of HK$15 million. The other HK$15 million is a project fund to help them expand their initiatives. Eligibility Criteria Nominators can be members of government bodies, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, and thought leaders in education and learning. The nominator should be a credible witness to the impact of the nominee(s) Nominees can be either an individual or a working team of up to three people. They can be teachers, researchers, academics, policy makers, or advocates, among others. A nomination must be accompanied by at least two recommendation letters from supporters Self-nomination is accepted from candidates who obtain recommendation letters from at least three supporters Posthumous nominations are not accepted Nominees not awarded with the Yidan Prize may be nominated again in the future Yidan Prize Directors, Judging Committee members and Advisory Committee members are not eligible to make nominations or be nominated Nominators and supporters should not be nominee family members For more information, visit Yidan Prize Foundation.