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Call for Nominations for the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize (11th Edition)
As part of supporting and promoting the preservation and accessibility of documentary heritage, and under the patronage of Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, based on a communication received from the Secretariat of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announces that the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture has opened nominations for the 11th edition of the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize, which is awarded biennially with a value of USD 40,000.
The prize aims to honor individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and accessibility of documentary heritage, within the framework of the “Memory of the World” Program.
Application Deadlines:
International deadline: April 15, 2026
Deadline for receiving nominations from university faculties: April 12, 2026
Faculty staff and researchers wishing to apply through Ain Shams University are kindly requested to submit the following documents to the General Administration of Cultural Relations – Awards Office:
* An official nomination letter endorsed by the faculty
* Applicant’s details and contact information (name, position, email, WhatsApp number)
* A recent status statement
* Justification for nomination
* Proof of submission via the prize’s official website
To view full details of the prize, its fields, and application procedures:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mnTJlV44Ln8cRw_xs1RflhgMD6p73hEa?usp=sharing
Ain Shams University encourages faculty staff and researchers who meet the eligibility criteria to apply promptly and submit all required documents before the specified deadlines.
We are honored to provide technical support by contacting us via email at:
To contact the Ain Shams University Awards Office via email:
To apply to the university's awards database, please fill out the form via the link:
https://staff.asu.edu.eg/ar/award-apply
To view the honor roll of award-winning faculty staff for 2025-2026:
https://www.asu.edu.eg/staffPortal/en/awards-system/HonoraryBoard
