Research

Award

This award is given to the best research project with a meaningful and positive impact on the environment, which can be applied to the local conditions of the UAE.

Prizes

1st Place 30,000 AED & Trophy
2nd Place 20,000 AED & Trophy
3rd Place 10,000 AED & Trophy

Requirements

  1. Project abstract
  2. Project overview
  3. Process & methodologies
  4. Practical results
  5. Cost – benefits
  6. Environmental, social & economic impacts of the research
  7. Opportunities & challenges
  8. Lessons learned & future development plan

Terms & Conditions

  • The submitted research should focus on sustainability topics that are related to the Award topics.
  • The submitted research should not be a previous graduation thesis, nor have participated in other scientific awards.
  • The submitted research should not be older than two years from the date of announcement of participation.
  • The research should be applicable to the nation.
  • The research theme should be innovative and original.
  • The research project should be applied in a clear way that supports the sustainable development of cities and the preservation of public health and the environment.
  • Priority is given to recent research papers published in Scopus scientific journals.
  • The research project manuscript can be written and applied in English.

deadline

The deadlines for the competition are as follows:

  1. 30 April 2026 Applications Submission Deadline
  2. July 2026 Notice of Acceptance (Shortlist)
  3. August 2026 Short-listed Participants Presentations
  4. October 2026 Winner announcement

To apply for the competition, please fill out the online form

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