Research awards and prizes
Amazing research and researchers deserve recognition. In this curated list, we present research awards and prizes that recognize researchers not only for their scientific achievements but also their contributions to mentoring the next generation of scientists.
TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry (science and tech-lagging countries)
The TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry from The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) recognizes the scientific achievement of young chemists (younger than 40 years) who are nationals of science and technology-lagging
VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Country(ies)
The VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Country(ies) recognizes researchers and innovators working in developing countries, in both academia and in industry, whose work have led to advancements in
VinFuture Special Prize for Innovator(s) with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields
The VinFuture Special Prize for Innovator(s) with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields recognizes researchers and innovators around the world, in academia and in industry, whose work have led to advancements
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Egypt)
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Egypt Program supports early career women researchers working in Egypt. Applicants must be PhD students or postdoctoral fellows who are Egyptian nationals. Applicants should be working
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Middle East)
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Middle East) Program supports early career women researchers working in Yemen and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries including UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
Falling Walls Nominations 2023 (international)
The Falling Wall Nominations 2022 is a call announced and supported by Falling Walls Foundation to award internationally recognized and outstanding researchers with established scientific breakthroughs, excellent academics and leaders,
VinFuture Grand Prize (UN SDG)
The VinFuture Grand Prize recognizes the achievements of researchers and innovators around the world, in academia and in industry, whose work have led to advancements in the UN´s sustainable development
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Levant)
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Levant) Program supports women researchers in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, or Syrian Arab Republic. Applicants must also have Iraqi, Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, or Syrian
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (France)
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science France Program supports early career women researchers working in France. Applicants must be PhD students enrolled in at least the second year of their
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Turkey)
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Turkey) Program supports four early career women researchers in Turkey annually. Applicants should be working in Life or Physical Sciences. Women who are citizens
TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences (women scientists)
The TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences is provided by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to recognize the scientific achievement of women scientists from low income countries in Africa.
SPS Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research (USA | physics)
The SPS Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research from the Society of Physics Students (SPS) recognizes students based on exceptional research achievement in any physics-related field. Applicants must be undergraduate students
