Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Global Award
Best Scientific Production Branch
The Award honors Arab universities that deliver outstanding achievements through their researchers, with tangible scientific or applied impact that serves development and society.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (may Allah have mercy on him) is considered one of the most prominent supporters of the journey of science, research, and innovation in the Arab world. He gave great attention to encouraging scientific competencies and motivating creative minds to contribute to building knowledge societies and achieving sustainable development.
From this pioneering vision, the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Global Award – Best Scientific Production Branch was established to reflect his commitment to strengthening a culture of scientific research and technological creativity across Arab universities—by honoring universities that have achieved outstanding outcomes through their researchers, with tangible scientific or applied impact in the service of development and society.
The Award aims to support the efforts of universities and research centers in elevating the level of Arab scientific production, and to encourage innovation as a key tool for economic and social progress. It also seeks to reinforce the international standing of Arab researchers and to affirm the vital role of science in building the future.
This Award also comes as a culmination of strategic objectives and plans that seek to establish solid foundations for a leading pathway of serious scientific research in its various fields—without excluding any Arab university—based on the conviction that scientific research and technological development are a shared renaissance mission for institutions and individuals, and that the outcome of this effort will benefit all Arab societies.
The Association of Arab Universities plays a pioneering coordinating role among Arab universities, within its 2019–2030 strategic plan to enhance, support, and facilitate scientific research, knowledge production, and innovation within universities and among them—toward solutions for shared regional and global challenges.
To lead in inspiring scientific and innovative creativity in Arab universities, and to strengthen research as a fundamental driver of comprehensive and sustainable development.
To recognize and empower Arab universities, researchers, and inventors, and to encourage distinguished scientific initiatives that advance knowledge and its applications in serving people and society.
Strengthen the role of universities in scientific production and promote participation and collaboration in research
Promote thought and creativity, and enrich scientific life in the region through research and specialized studies
Revive the spirit of scientific competition among universities
Recognize and honor outstanding works, and encourage universities to actively practice and invest in scientific research
Disseminate and benefit from winning works to cultivate a strong culture of thought, creativity, and innovation across Arab universities
Create an environment of scientific and research competition among member universities, and disseminate research ethics, methods, and practices among student researchers motivating them and nurturing scientific curiosity
The total value (USD 250,000) is distributed across six sub-awards as follows:
Universities may submit scientific production serving the SDGs with strong scientific value, sustainability, and potential for development within the following themes:
Clean and sustainable energy solutions
Research addressing food and water challenges
Advancing healthcare and prevention
Innovative AI with real-world impact
Explore previous editions via the official award website.
Universities wishing to participate must ensure eligibility criteria are met and prepare the nomination documents.
Choose the sub-award you want to participate in: