The Research Excellence Award at the International Summit & Awards 2026 in Malaysia is designed to recognize and honor outstanding researchers who have demonstrated exceptional contributions, innovation, and impact within their respective fields. 

This award acknowledges individuals whose research work exhibits originality, scientific rigor, and relevance to current global challenges across disciplines such as Engineering and Technology, Arts and Science, Medical Science, Agricultural Science, Management, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Through a transparent evaluation process, the award aims to celebrate excellence in research, encourage continued scholarly advancement, and inspire the academic and professional community toward high-quality and impactful research outcomes.

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Research Excellence Awards 2026

Awards by field 2026

Engineering and Technology, Arts and Science, Medical Sciences, Agricultural

Science, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences and other Academic fields.

Important Regulation

The C.V. will enclose the following

  • Education
  • Employment History
  • Professional Affiliations
  • Publications
  • Journal Publications – Clearly Identify the journals’ Merit (eg Refereed, Non-Refereed)
  • Grant Proposals, Submitted, Funded, Pending
  • Professional Activities
  • Candidates have at least five consecutive years of service

Research Category:

  • Emerging Researcher Award
  • Research Innovator Award
  • Outstanding Researcher Award
  • Distinguished Researcher Award
  • Lifetime Achievement in Research Award

Emerging Researcher Award (25-30): Recognizing promising researchers between the ages of 20 and 30 who have shown great potential in their respective fields.

Research Innovator Award (33-40): Commending researchers between the ages of 30 and 40 who have demonstrated innovative thinking and made noteworthy contributions to their disciplines.

Outstanding Researcher Award (42-50): Honoring individuals between the ages of 40 and 50 for their exceptional research and papers that have advanced knowledge and understanding in their respective fields.

Distinguished Researcher Award Award (45-55): Honoring individuals between the ages of 45 and 55 for their exceptional research and papers that have advanced knowledge and understanding in their respective fields.

Lifetime Achievement in Research Award (50-60): Celebrating individuals between the ages of 50 and 60 who have made significant and sustained contributions to research throughout their careers.

Important Dates

  • Nomination Opens: 27 th April 2026
  • Nomination Deadline: 15 th August   2026
  • Recipients Announced: 5 days from the date of Submission
  • Award Ceremony: August 29, 2026 
  • Venue: Sunway Lagoon Club, No 3, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway 47500   Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Date: August 29, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

Email: [email protected]