Mustafa(pbuh) Prize Grant

Mustafa(pbuh) Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
Amount: US $500,000
Last Updated: December 05, 2025

Summary

The Mustafa Prize, awarded by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), recognizes outstanding researchers and scientists from the Islamic world. Biennially, it honors innovations in Life and Medical Science and Technology, as well as Basic and Engineering Sciences. Each laureate receives USD 500,000, a medal, and a certificate for contributions that significantly enhance human life and scientific advancement. Nominations are accepted exclusively from distinguished scientists or accredited institutions.

Overview

The World Academy of Sciences The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries, known worldwide by its acronym, TWAS, supports sustainable prosperity through research, education, policy and diplomacy. The Academy is based in Trieste, Italy. TWAS was founded in 1983 by a distinguished group of scientists from the developing world, under the leadership of Abdus Salam, the Pakistani physicist and Nobel laureate. They shared a belief that developing nations, by building strength in science and engineering, could build the knowledge and skill to address such challenges as hunger, disease and poverty. From the start, the Academy had essential support from Italian scientists and political leaders. Today, TWAS more than 1,400 elected fellows — some of the world's most accomplished scientists and engineers — representing 112 countries; 13 of them are Nobel laureates. About 84 per cent come from developing nations, and the rest are scientists from the developed world whose work has had a significant impact in the South. TWAS fellows are the foundation for all of the Academy's work. Mustafa(pbuh) Prize The Mustafa Prize, a top science and technology award, is granted biennially to the top researchers and scientists of the Islamic world in two categories: Life and Medical Science and Technology 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, and regardless of the scientist's religion. The laureates in each category will be awarded USD 500,000, a special medal, Mustafa(pbuh) emblem, and a certificate. Nominations can only be submitted by renowned scientists or accredited scientific institutions.

Eligibility

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