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Ain Shams University Invites Faculty Staff, Teaching Assistants, and Researchers to Apply for the UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists (2027)
As part of Ain Shams University's commitment to supporting and promoting academic excellence and encouraging faculty staff and researchers to actively engage in prestigious international research awards, and under the patronage of Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, the University announces—based on the notification received from the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Universities—the opening of nominations for the UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) 2027.
The Prize is among the world's leading international awards in the field of STEM. It is presented biennially to five outstanding young scientists from around the world in recognition of their pioneering scientific contributions and their significant role in advancing innovation and addressing contemporary global challenges.
Prize Value
Each of the five laureates will receive:
A cash award of USD 50,000.
A commemorative medal and an official certificate from UNESCO.
Prize Objectives
Support and promote scientific research and education in STEM disciplines.
Contribute to developing a new generation of researchers capable of advancing sustainable development.
Promote gender equality and encourage women's participation in scientific fields.
Ensure balanced geographical representation by recognizing candidates from different world regions, including Africa and the Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be under the age of 40 at the time of nomination.
Demonstrate an outstanding record of achievements in one or more of the following:
Scientific research, including emerging technologies.
Education, knowledge dissemination, and innovation.
International or regional cooperation in STEM fields.
The Prize strongly encourages the nomination of women scientists.
Documents Required by the Awarding Organization
An official nomination letter from the candidate's employing institution, duly signed and stamped.
A curriculum vitae (maximum 2–3 pages).
A summary of the nominee's work, publications, and supporting documentation.
A statement describing the nominee's contribution to the Prize objectives.
A list of the nominee's most significant scientific publications, accompanied by a brief description of their impact.
Documents Required by Ain Shams University
Applicants are requested to submit the following:
An official nomination letter endorsed by the faculty.
Candidate information (full name, position, email address, and WhatsApp number).
An up-to-date employment status statement.
A statement justifying the nomination.
Proof of registration in the University's Awards Database via:
https://staff.asu.edu.eg/ar/award-apply
Deadlines
Deadline for receiving nominations from faculties: 20 October 2026.
Deadline for submission to the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO: 15 November 2026.
For More Information
For further information and complete nomination requirements, please visit the Prize's official website:
https://unescoalfozanprize.org
Email Addresses for Submission to the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO
Note: Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Ain Shams University encourages all eligible faculty staff, teaching assistants, and researchers to complete their nominations within the specified deadlines and seize this distinguished opportunity to showcase their research excellence, strengthen their international scientific profile, and further reinforce the University's position among the world's leading academic institutions.
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For inquiries to the Ain Shams University Awards Office:
To register in the University's Awards Database, please complete the application through:
