Submission Deadline: 15 March 2026
This prestigious global award celebrates breakthrough discoveries and outstanding research that drive socio-economic transformation and sustainable development.
The Prize Mission
Named after the legendary chemist Dmitry Mendeleev, the prize recognizes individual scientists whose achievements in the basic sciences—Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Biology—have had a profound impact on humanity and international scientific cooperation.
Award Details
Each year, the prize is awarded to two individual winners. Each recipient receives:
- A monetary reward of USD $250,000.
- A UNESCO gold medal.
- An official diploma.
Eligibility & Candidate Profile
The prize is open to scientists of all nationalities, with a strong emphasis on rewarding excellence and impact.
- Focus Areas: Outstanding achievements in research, science education, or the popularization of the basic sciences.
- Impact: Candidates must demonstrate how their work contributes to solving global challenges or fostering regional development.
- Inclusivity: UNESCO strongly encourages the nomination of women scientists to promote gender equality in STEM.
Nomination Process
Please note that self-nominations are not accepted.
Language: Nominations must be submitted via the official UNESCO platform in either English or French.
How to Proceed
We encourage the Arab scientific community to identify and support the nomination of our most distinguished researchers for this international honor.
For detailed guidelines and to access the online nomination platform, please visit:
🔗 Official Link:
https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/mendeleev/nomination-process