Annual Awards for Excellence in Research for 2022
The Office of the Vice-Rector of Research and External Affairs invites nominations for the Annual Awards for Excellence in Research for 2022.
The deadline is the 28th of February.
Nomination forms are available from the Office of the Vice-Rector of Research and External Affairs.
The following awards are made on an annual basis:
- “EUC Research Award – Young Researcher”
- “EUC Research Award – Distinguished Researcher”
Both the “EUC Research Award – Young Researcher” and the “EUC Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” are awarded, in rotation, in the following thematic areas:
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences & Engineering
- Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
This year the award for “Young Researcher” will be made in “Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities “ and the award for “Distinguished Researcher” will be made in “Physical Sciences & Engineering”. The winners of both awards will receive a minimum of 1000 euros.
EUC Research Award – Young Researcher
The nominated researchers for the “EUC Research Award – Young Researcher” will have a maximum of seven (7) years of experience since the completion of their PhD and up to the announcement date of the Call.
The researchers should be nominated by another faculty member and be aware of the nomination at the time of submission.
The selection will be made by an ad-hoc sub-committee of the Senate Research Committee.
For the evaluation, the following criteria are applicable:
Research Activity 40%
- Quality of the results of the Young Researcher’s research activity and their importance at an international level.
- Publications of the Young Researcher’s research results in distinguished scientific journals and presentations in high impact international conferences.
- Evidence of the use and exploitation of the results of the research activity for the improvement of the quality of life in Cyprus and the wider European area or/and the possibility of commercial exploitation, introduction in the international market and patent registration.
Curriculum Vitae 40%
- Qualifications and achievements of the Young Researcher.
Future Research 20%
- Suggested framework of activity for the continuation of the Young Researcher’s work in the next 2-3 years.
In case the level of nominated researchers is seen as unsatisfactory, the committee maintains the right not to grant the Award.
EUC Research Award – Distinguished Researcher
The “EUC Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” is granted to excellent scientists with extensive research experience, who have demonstrated significant and internationally recognized research results. The Award aims to appraise and promote the work and personality of these distinguished scientists who honour European University Cyprus through their high-quality research and its impact.
The nominated researchers for the “EUC Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” must hold a PhD and have a minimum of seven (7) years of research experience since the completion of their PhD and up to the announcement date of the Call.
The researchers should be nominated by another faculty member and be aware of the nomination at the time of submission.
Τhe selection will be made by an ad-hoc sub-committee of the Senate Research Committee.
For the evaluation, the following criteria are applicable:
Research Activity
- Quality of the most important research results of the nominee, with emphasis on the last five (5) years, their importance and impact at an international level.
- Evidence of the use and exploitation of the results of the research activity for the improvement of the quality of life in Cyprus and the wider European area or/and the possibility of commercial exploitation, introduction in the international market and patent registration, as well as publications in distinguished international scientific journals, books, chapters in books or monographs and presentations in high impact international conferences.
Overall Career
- Awards and honorary distinctions, member of scientific boards and academies.
- Important collaborations with distinguished researchers/entities abroad.
Leadership skills
- Leadership skills and ability to inspire the next generation of researchers.
In case the level of nominated researchers is seen as unsatisfactory, the committee maintains the right not to grant the Award.