Opening of Applications for University Awards for 2027

Prof. Gehan Abdel Hady Vice President for postgraduate Studies and Research at Benha University, announced that under the auspices of Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, the General Administration for Scientific and Cultural Relations in the postgraduate Studies and Research Sector is opening applications for the university awards for 2027. This initiative aligns with the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Benha University, aiming to achieve the highest quality of research outputs and intellectual production for researchers and to link them with industry to improve the university's international ranking.
Prof. El-Gizawy highlighted that the university adopts various programs to motivate distinguished faculty members and young researchers to achieve the highest quality of research outputs and intellectual production, enhancing the university's ranking locally, regionally, and internationally. The university awards include:
• University Appreciation Award
• University Award for Scientific Excellence
• University Encouragement Award
• University Award for Scientific Theses (Master's and Doctorate)
• University Innovation and Patents Award
• University Award for Human Rights
• University Award for Pioneers
The Vice President added that the awards cover four main fields:
1. Engineering and Technological Sciences (Faculties of Engineering, Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Applied Arts, and Sciences)
2. Life Sciences(Faculties of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, Nursing, and Physical Therapy)
3. Basic Sciences (Faculty of Science and corresponding scientific departments in various faculties)
4. Humanities and Social Sciences (Literary, Educational, and Legal Sciences)
Only one award will be granted for each branch of the aforementioned awards, with candidates from the faculties competing in the first four fields. Patents will receive awards for each registered patent, whether locally or internationally, with the university being a key partner in all intellectual property rights.
Application Dates: From October 1, 2026, to December 30, 2026.
No nominations will be accepted after this date.
For rules and conditions related to the awards, please visit the following link: https://bu.edu.eg/e-services/BU_Awards.php
To apply for the university awards, please visit
https://staff.bu.edu.eg/awards/item f