The "University of Coimbra Prize" will be awarded annually to a person of Portuguese nationality who has distinguished themselves by a particularly relevant and innovative idea or invention in the areas of culture or science intervention. The "University of Coimbra Prize" will consist of a diploma and a sum of money amounting to EUR 25,000 (twenty five thousand).
Nominations should include a curriculum vitae, as well as a clear explanation of the relevance and innovative nature of its cultural or scientific contribution (not exceeding 5000 characters, spaces included).