TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award 2026

The TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award is a prestigious biennial award established in 2020 to honor outstanding contributions in mathematics by scientists working and living in Africa or the Arab region. The award is named after Prof. Mohammad A. Hamdan, the late Vice-President for the Arab Region of TWAS.

🏆 About the Award

• Sponsor Organization: The World Academy of Science (TWAS)
• Purpose: To recognize outstanding mathematical work (pure, applied, probability, statistics) by scientists in Africa or the Arab region.

🎁 Benefits of the Award

• Prize Amount: $5,000
• Award Frequency: Every two years
• Additional Recognition: A certificate of achievement

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• The award recognizes outstanding mathematical work in pure or applied mathematics, probability, or statistics.
• Candidates must be nationals of an African or Arab country and have been living and working there for at least two years immediately prior to their nomination.
• TWAS Fellows are not eligible.
• Individuals who have previously won a TWAS-named Award are not eligible for awards named after a different TWAS Fellow.
• Self-nominations and nominations from jury members will not be considered.

📋 Application Process

A nomination is considered complete only if it includes the following:

1. Nominator Contact Details: Information about the person submitting the nomination.
2. Nominee Contact Details: General information about the nominee, including the country where they have been living and working for the past two years.
3. Privacy Authorization: Authorization from the nominee to process their personal data, as per Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003. This form must be downloaded, filled, signed, and uploaded via the online platform.
4. Suggested Citation: A 15-20 word summary highlighting the nominee's scientific achievements in mathematical sciences.
5. Supporting Statement: A detailed explanation of the nominee's work, its significance, and its scientific impact (max 10,000 characters).
6. Future Activities: A forward-looking project outlining the nominee's planned future activities (max 10,000 characters).
7. Time Spent Abroad: A clear account of any time spent abroad by the nominee in the past two years.
8. PhD Information: Details about the nominee's PhD subject area, year, and awarding institution.
9. Memberships: Brief information on memberships in academies and societies.
10. Awards and Honors: Brief information on awards and honors received.
11. Publications: A list of the 10 most significant publications in an internationally acceptable format.
12. CV and Full Publication List: The nominee's brief CV and complete list of publications must be uploaded separately.

Important Notes:

• Ensure all fields in the application form are filled correctly, adhering to character limits, file types, and date formats.
• Use the "Check" button in the form menu to verify that all mandatory fields are completed and data is valid.
• Fields with missing or incorrect data will be highlighted in red. Modify the content and re-run the check to ensure compliance.

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 30 June 2026

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the award and the application process, visit the official TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award page.

To apply, access the online application form.

This opportunity is a remarkable chance to gain recognition for your contributions to mathematics in Africa or the Arab region. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Award consists of $5,000
• Includes a certificate