The Mustafa Prize

The Mustafa Prize

In order to appreciate prominent scientists and provide the ground for scientific cooperation and development worldwide, the Mustafa Prize was established in 2012 as a symbol of scientific excellence at the international level.

The Mustafa Prize, a top science and technology award, is granted biennially to the top researchers and scientists of the Islamic world in four categories: “Life and Medical Science and Technology”, “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”, “Information and Communication Science and Technology”, and “Basic and Engineering Sciences”.

The Prize is granted to works deemed to have improved the human life, have made tangible and cutting-edge innovations on the boundaries of science, or have presented new scientific methodology.

The laureates in each category will be awarded USD 500,000/- which is financed through the endowments made to the Prize. The laureates will also be adorned with a special Medal and a certificate.

Twenty percent of Mustafa Prize is presented in the following categories:

• Awarding research grant to the laureates for presenting to researchers in Islamic countries
• Awarding sabbatical grant to the laureates for presenting to researchers in Islamic countries
• Awarding travel grant to the laureates for attending the events organized by MustafaScience and Technology Foundation or other events organized in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for publishing article with researchers in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for joint projects in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for establishing scientific centers in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for admission of postgraduate students from Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for membership and playing role in the scientific societies of Islamic countries
• Any other program suggested by the laureates approved by MustafaScience and Technology Foundation