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In support of promoting and advancing the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education, and under the patronage of Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Ain Shams University announces, based on a circular from the Secretariat of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the opening of nominations for the UNESCO – King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2026.

The prize is awarded with a value of USD 25,000 and is held this year under the theme: “Reimagining Creativity and Critical Thinking through Artificial Intelligence.”

This edition of the prize targets projects and initiatives that demonstrate how teachers and learners engage with artificial intelligence systems while preserving and enhancing their capacities for critical thinking, discernment, and creativity.

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To apply and submit data: Click here

Deadlines:

International submission deadline: April 25, 2026

Deadline for receiving nominations from university faculties: April 22, 2026

Required documents for submission through Ain Shams University:

Official nomination letter endorsed by the faculty

Applicant’s details and contact information (name, position, email, WhatsApp number)

Recent employment status statement

Justification for nomination

Proof of registration in the university’s awards database

Attachments required:

Summary of the submitted project

A copy of the completed online application form

Proof that the project has been implemented and ongoing for at least one year

Declaration that the project has not received funding from UNESCO

Confirmation that any digital tools used (if applicable) are freely accessible with no restrictions

Ain Shams University invites faculty members and researchers who meet the eligibility criteria to apply promptly and submit all required documents before the specified deadlines.

For technical support:

support@asu.edu.eg

For inquiries to the University Awards Office:

scientific.awards@asu.edu.eg

To apply to the university’s awards database:

https://staff.asu.edu.eg/ar/award-apply

To view the Honorary Board of faculty award winners for 2024–2025:

https://www.asu.edu.eg/staffPortal/ar/awards-system/HonoraryBoard