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Award Categories

• Science Nominees: Nominees for the Albert Einstein World Award of Science should be eminent scientists whose achievements can serve as an inspiration for future generations. Considerations will be given to individuals or institutions in one of the Life Sciences, such as Neuroscience, Earth Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine or Chemistry; or in one of the Natural Sciences such as Physics, Mathematics or Astronomy. In addition to considering the candidate’s breakthrough achievements, the jury will also take into account the service which each has made to humankind and his/her qualities as a role model who inspires future generations to contribute to a better world.

Nominations materials:

• Nomination Letter: Official institution letterhead with stamp and signature.
• Reference Letters: Two reference letters supporting the candidate’s nomination. Letterhead of official institution stamp and personal signature.
• Resume: A one or two page resume with the grounds for nominating the candidate and a list of the important achievements for the benefit of mankind, in a clear statement.
• Candidate’s curriculum vitae (three pages maximum).
• Papers: A list of the candidate’s 10 most important papers.
•  List of Publications: A list of all their publications (articles, books) with titles translated into English.
• Photograph: Candidate’s recent photograph in color (mandatory to be included in high resolution 300 dpi or more).
• Completed

Further information can be found on the official webpages.
VPRE Office Deadline: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Prize Categories: 

• Medicine on the topic of ‘Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Medicine’
• Science on the topic of ‘Chemistry’

Nomination Statutes:

• Nominations are accepted from universities, scientific institutions and research centers.
• Nominations are not accepted from individuals or political parties.
• Nominated works must be published, likely to benefit mankind and enrich human knowledge.
• Nominations are not accepted posthumously.
• Dissertations are not accepted.
• Research works for which potential laureates are nominated must be already published, of benefit to mankind, and of recognized enrichment to human knowledge.
• Posthumous nominations are not permitted.
• Laureates of King Faisal Prize shall not be awarded the Prize again.
• More than one candidate may be nominated, irrespective of their affiliation with the nominating institution.

Nomination requirements:

• An official letter of nomination, adequately justifying the nomination and outlining the nominee’s achievements in the field of the Prize.
• A list of nominated works; not exceeding ten works.
• Nominee’s contact information.
•  A detailed CV with a list of the nominee’s publications.
• A recent color-photo of the nominee with high resolution.
• A letter of commitment to present two lectures in his/her field of specialization, at academic institutions in the event s/he is awarded the Prize.
• A copy of each one of the nominated work.
• Nominee’s general information form:
  • Nominee’s Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Nationality
  • Current Position
  • Qualification 
  • Field of Specialisation 
  • Summary of Major Achievements
  • Postal Mailing Address
  • Contact Details (city code, mobile, country code, email, office phone, home phone)

Prize components:

• A certificate written in Arabic calligraphy featuring the laureate’s name with a brief description of the work for which s/he is awarded the Prize.
• A commemorative 24-carat, 200-gram gold medallion.
• A sum of SR 750,000 (US$ 200,000).

For more information, please visit the King Faisal Prize .

VPRE Office Deadline: Tuesday 17th March 2026