In order to appreciate prominent scientists and provide the ground for scientific cooperation and development worldwide, the Mustafa Prize was established in 2012 as a symbol of scientific excellence at the international level.
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”, and “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.
The laureates in each category will be awarded USD 500,000/- which is financed through the endowments made to the Prize. The laureates will also be adorned with a special Medal and a certificate.
Twenty percent of Mustafa Prize is presented in the following categories:
• Awarding research grant to the laureates for presenting to researchers in Islamic countries
• Awarding sabbatical grant to the laureates for presenting to researchers in Islamic countries
• Awarding travel grant to the laureates for attending the events organized by Mustafa Science and Technology Foundation or other events organized in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for publishing article with researchers in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for joint projects in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for establishing scientific centers in Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for admission of postgraduate students from Islamic countries
• Awarding grant to the laureates for membership and playing role in the scientific societies of Islamic countries
• Any other program suggested by the laureates approved by Mustafa Science and Technology Foundation