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GREA 2027Inaugural Edition — nomination dates will be announced by the organizing committee. Read the guidelines

GREAGlobal Research Excellence Awards
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Award Category No. 12 of 12

Outstanding Doctoral Research Award

Doctoral research demonstrating originality, rigour and scholarly contribution.

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GREA 2027 · Inaugural Edition

§ I — About this award

Doctoral research of originality and rigour

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Doctoral research — originality and rigour, written up page by page.

One of twelve categories in the Global Research Excellence Awards, the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award recognizes doctoral research demonstrating originality, rigour and scholarly contribution.

Recognizes
Doctoral research demonstrating originality, rigour and scholarly contribution.
Suited to
Doctoral scholars and early-career researchers whose doctoral research demonstrates originality, rigour and scholarly contribution.
Who can be nominated

§ II — Assessment

How nominations will be assessed

The Global Research Excellence Awards aim to recognize academic achievements through a fair, transparent and evidence-based selection process. Nominations will be reviewed by designated evaluators with relevant expertise.

Illustrative — subject to committee approval

General evaluation criteria and an illustrative scoring model

  1. Research quality and originality

    30% illustrative weighting

  2. Scholarly contributions and impact

    25% illustrative weighting

  3. Innovation and intellectual significance

    20% illustrative weighting

  4. Academic leadership and mentorship

    15% illustrative weighting

  5. Research integrity and ethical conduct

    10% illustrative weighting

Illustrative — subject to committee approval. Category-specific criteria and weightings will be approved and published before nominations open.

The evaluation process

§ III — Evidence & documents

Evidence & documents

Nominations should be supported by accurate, verifiable evidence of the contributions they describe. The organizing committee may request additional evidence and verify submitted information.

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A publication list and relevant DOI links document a doctoral research record.

Supporting documents Eight items

  1. Updated academic curriculum vitae
  2. Institutional affiliation details, where applicable
  3. Publication list and relevant DOI links
  4. ORCID or other research profile identifiers
  5. Evidence of research impact and achievements
  6. Patents, funded projects or innovations, where relevant
  7. Supporting statement explaining suitability
  8. Additional category-specific documents

General eligibility requirements Six requirements

  1. Demonstrate relevant academic or research achievements.
  2. Provide accurate and verifiable information.
  3. Submit evidence supporting claimed contributions.
  4. Meet selected category requirements.
  5. Comply with academic integrity and research ethics standards.
  6. Submit within the published deadline.
Eligibility & Guidelines

Submitting a nomination does not guarantee selection.

Twelve categories

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No. 12 · Outstanding Doctoral Research Award

Prepare a nomination

Nominations open once the organizing committee confirms the GREA 2027 dates. Review the eligibility requirements and gather the supporting documents now.

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Dates will be published following confirmation by the organizing committee.