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The Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize
The Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize is a top science and technology award granted to the top researchers and scientists of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states biennially.
The Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize seeks to encourage education and research and is set to play the pioneering role in developing regional relations between science and technology institutions working in the OIC member countries. It also aims to improve scientific relation between academics and researchers in order to facilitate the growth and perfection of science in the OIC member states.
The Prize is awarded in four categories, namely “Life Science and Medical Sciences”, “Nano Science and Nanotechnologies”, “The Information and Communication Science and Technologies”, and “Top Scientific Achievement in other fields”. The laureates in each section will be awarded 500,000 USD which is financed through the endowments made to the Prize. The winners will also be adorned with a special medal and certificate.
The Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize started its job in 2013. The Policy making Council of the Prize which is tasked with supervising various procedures of the event is comprised of high-profile universities and academic centers of OIC member states. The prize will be granted to the works which are deemed to have improved the human life and have made tangible and cutting-edge innovations on the boundaries of science or have presented new scientific methodology.
The Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize Endowments
According to the existing tradition, the money for big scientific prizes is financed through donations made by giant economic corporations, science-based companies, owners of assets with an interest in science and technology or famous scholars who donate their properties and belongings to these initiatives. The prize money for the Mustafa Prize is no exception and it is set to be financed through the same mechanism. Based on this, the Mustafa Prize Endowment Office looks forward to receiving donations and endowments made by all people interested in developing science and technology in the OIC member countries. Based on the regulations, there are three main mechanisms through which people can contribute to the event.
1- Establishment of an investment fund for endowment
Through this channel, real and legal persons can buy bonds issued by the investment fund to later endow a part or full interest to the Prize. According to the statute, the incomes and benefits generated by this charity fund will be used to meet the following objectives:
1-1- Financing the prize money for Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize
1-2- Granting financial support to initiatives and researches associated with Prize categories
1-3- Supporting the intergovernmental programs for development of technology in the Islamic countries
1-4- Supporting the projects in new technologies which are universally beneficial
2- Endowing the benefits derived from selling assets and properties
The Islamic Development Bank, a well-known economic corporation, is currently contributing to the construction of a giant shopping and business center in Tehran. Part of the financial benefits generated by the projects is set to go the Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize. The trade center is planned to be one of the biggest in Iran and the Middle East and the revenues generated by the project will be used to finance the prize money.
3- Issuing endowment securities tradable in stock market
The revenues generated from selling these securities will also be used to finance the prize.
The charities, funds and institutions and people interested in development of science and technology can use the following contact information to get in touch with the secretariat of the Prize or the endowment office to register their donations to the initiative.
Contact information
Pardis Technology Park | Seraj Technology Center | Pardis Highway | Tehran | Iran
I.R. Iran Academia of Sciences | Shahmoradi St. | Darband St. | Tajrish | Tehran | Iran
The Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize Secretariat
The Secretariat of the Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize, which is based in Pardis Technology Park in Tehran, is in charge of executive affairs of the event, including the Call for submission of works, applications, organizing the final ceremony and managing information activities on the prize.
The Policy Making Council of the Prize, comprised of high-profile institutions, universities and major academic centers from Iran and the OIC member states, supervises the procedure of awarding the Prize. The Policy Making Council also features some of the organizations active in the OIC and a number of top academic institutions of the OIC member states; such as Islamic World Academy of Sciences, Islamic Development Bank, Academy of Sciences of I.R. Iran, University of Tehran, Sharif University of Technology, University of Malaya, University of Karachi and some other significant academic institutions.
The Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize Criteria
The assessment committee of the prize first evaluates the general features and qualifications of the “works” and then sends the selected ones to the scientific committee.
• Submitted works should not have been awarded any other international prizes.
• In the final step, a group of seven high-profile researchers and academics examine the works and select one according to the following criteria:
Distinctive features of the work
The work should be notably innovative and outstanding; it should have specific applications and tangible results with reasons specified for its significance.
Influence of the work
The work should have already resulted in advancing the frontiers of knowledge; it should also have had a great regional or global impact. Its results should have been published either in the form of a scientific theory or should have potential for production and wealth generation. Moreover, it should have a visible impact on the economy, culture, society, health, environment, and/or public welfare. The work should also have a share in addressing scientific and technological needs and solving social problems.
Owner of the work
The owner of the work (nominee) should have a high scientific profile and good reputation. This manifests itself in the number and quality of his/her publications, innovations, patents, etc. The nominee should also have an innovative and holistic scientific spirit.
Contact Information:
Mustafa (S.A.W.) Prize Secretariat
No. 2, 8th Street.
Sanjabi Street
Madar Square,
Mirdamad Blvd,
Tehran, Iran
Phone: +98 2122721708-9 |
Fax: +98 2122721710
Email: info@mustafaprize.org
http://mustafaprize.org/en/
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