Evaluation & Selection

The Global Research Excellence Awards aim to recognize academic achievements through a fair, transparent and evidence-based selection process.

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Evaluation Stages

Nominations are reviewed by designated evaluators with relevant expertise, through five documented stages.

  1. I

    Eligibility Screening

    Check completeness, eligibility and compliance.

  2. II

    Academic Profile Verification

    Verify credentials, publications and supporting evidence where practicable.

  3. III

    Expert Evaluation

    Assess each nomination against the published category-specific criteria.

  4. IV

    Selection Committee Review

    Review evaluations and manage conflicts of interest.

  5. V

    Final Approval and Announcement

    Approve recipients and notify them on schedule.

General Evaluation Criteria

  • Research quality and originality
  • Scholarly contributions and impact
  • Innovation and intellectual significance
  • Academic leadership and mentorship
  • Research integrity and ethical conduct

Illustrative scoring model

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

  • Research quality and originality30%
  • Scholarly impact25%
  • Innovation and contribution20%
  • Leadership and mentorship15%
  • Research integrity10%

Our commitment to impartiality

GREA intends to maintain impartial assessment, appropriate confidentiality and documented selection decisions.

Awards should be granted on merit rather than payment, institutional influence or personal relationships.

GREA 2027 Nominations

Recognize a researcher whose work is shaping tomorrow.