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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. 06 of 12

Outstanding Professor Award

Excellence in scholarship, research mentorship and academic leadership.

Award category 06 of 12 award categories
GREA 2027 · Inaugural Edition

§ I — About this award

Scholarship, mentorship and academic leadership

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Research mentorship — guiding the next generation of scholars.

One of twelve categories in the Global Research Excellence Awards, the Outstanding Professor Award recognizes excellence in scholarship, research mentorship and academic leadership.

Suited to
University professors and academic faculty — including academic leaders and research mentors — whose work shows excellence in scholarship, research mentorship and academic leadership.
Assessed on
Five general evaluation criteria — see § II
Nominations
To be announced. Dates will be published following confirmation by the organizing committee.
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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Publication lists and relevant DOI links document a scholarly 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.

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No. 06 · Outstanding Professor 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.