Organisation Name:
Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST)
Application Deadline:
7 August 2026
About Organisation
The Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) is a leading national institution dedicated to promoting scientific research, technological innovation, and international collaboration. Through research programs, innovation initiatives, and prestigious recognition platforms, IROST supports advancements across science, engineering, health, agriculture, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and emerging technologies. It organizes the Khwarizmi International Award 2026, one of the world’s respected international research awards, to recognize outstanding scientific achievements. Named after the renowned scholar Al-Khwarizmi, the award encourages excellence in research, fosters global scientific cooperation, and celebrates innovations that contribute to technological progress and sustainable development worldwide.
About the Grant
The Khwarizmi International Award 2026 is an international scientific award recognizing exceptional completed research and technological innovations from researchers worldwide. Organized by IROST, the award honors achievements across basic sciences, applied sciences, engineering, biotechnology, nanotechnology, health sciences, agriculture, aerospace, information technology, and green technologies. Applications undergo a rigorous evaluation by national and international scientific committees before final selection by the Grand Jury. Winners receive international recognition during the official award ceremony in Iran scheduled for February 2027. The award promotes scientific excellence, encourages innovation, and strengthens international collaboration among researchers and technology innovators.
Who can Apply?
Researchers, scientists, inventors, innovators, and technology professionals from any country are eligible to apply for the Khwarizmi International Award 2026. Applicants may belong to universities, research institutions, industries, or independent research organizations. No nomination or recommendation is required, allowing direct applications from qualified individuals worldwide. Previously receiving other scientific awards does not affect eligibility. The submitted research must be fully completed before application and should demonstrate originality, scientific excellence, innovation, and significant academic or technological impact. Applications are welcomed across multiple scientific disciplines, including engineering, biotechnology, health sciences, nanotechnology, agriculture, information technology, and emerging technologies.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants should prepare their completed research work and submit it through the official application process conducted by the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology. All submissions are reviewed by expert scientific committees for originality, quality, innovation, and impact. Shortlisted applications are forwarded to the Khwarizmi International Award Grand Jury for final evaluation before winners are announced and invited to the official award ceremony.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 7 August 2026.
Last Date To Apply
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