PHILOSOPHY

Underlying the Premio Daniel Carasso (the Prize) is Daniel Carasso’s vision of openness and concern for the well-being of all.

Achievements

The Prize is designed to reward researchers who have completed outstanding scientific work and published widely. The judges look for clearly stated objectives, a rigorous approach, robust methodologies and study design, sound analysis, and relevant conclusions.

Looking ahead

In keeping with the Carasso commitment to sustainability and long-term health, the Prize also looks ahead. The projects which entrants submit for the Prize should not only have been completed and published, they should also point to possible new directions in the field of “sustainable food and diets for long-term health”.

Practical

Both the Daniel Carasso Foundation and Premio came into being in response to the interrelated global crises of dwindling natural resources and malnutrition. The foundation offers the Prize to work that addresses the real world. Work that delivers, and will deliver, positive practical results in the field – e.g.  pilot studies which could be up-scaled. 

Imagination

Open-mindedness and imagination are driving values of the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation. Accordingly, the Prize also seeks to recognize work that rethinks issues in new terms and draws on the imagination to offer solutions. Imagination knows no boundaries: the winner should demonstrate that his or her past and future work crosses disciplines from right across the natural and social sciences. 

Team thought and Leadership

The winner should also be someone who thinks in collective terms. He or she is prepared to work in teams, understands the importance of teamwork, and is willing to lead a team in projects that deliver tangible improvements in the long-term health of communities through nutrition. The winner should be able to convince and attract new talents.