The Shaw Prize is established by Sir Run Run Shaw (邵逸夫 1907–), a leader in the media industry in Hong Kong and a long-time philanthropist, to, in the official words, honor "individuals, regardless of race, nationality and religious belief, who have achieved significant breakthrough in academic and scientific research or application, and whose work has resulted in a positive and profound impact on mankind".
The prize is divided into the Prize in Astronomy, the Prize in Life Science and Medicine, and the Prize in Mathematical Sciences. Each prize is awarded annually in the amount of US $1,000,000.
List of recipients
Astronomy
Life Science and Medicine
Mathematical Sciences
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Science and engineering prizes
Nagroda Shawa | 邵逸夫獎
"Shaw Prize"