King Faisal Prize in Sciences
The King Faisal Prize for Science is one of the branches of the King Faisal Prize, awarded annually by the King Faisal Foundation to individuals who have made intellectual or scientific contributions in the field of science. The prize was awarded for the first time in 1984, and its headquarters is in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Eligible for King Faisal Prize in Sciences is anyone who has conducted and published an original scientific study on the announced prize subject, carried out a study resulting in significant benefit to humanity, or achieved one or more goals of the prize, according to the evaluation and judgment of the selection committee.
The King Faisal Prize in Sciences process
On September 1 of each year, King Faisal Prize chooses a specific subject for each prize category, except for the Service to Islam prize. The nomination period commences on September 1 and extends through to the end of March of the following year, with nominations concluding on March 31.
Between April and January, referees receive nominated works for study. Come the first week of January, selection committees for each prize convene to decide on the laureates, who are subsequently announced at the conclusion of these meetings.
In March of each year, the annual prize ceremony, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, is held to honor the laureates and present them with their prizes.
Background of King Faisal Prize in Sciences
The King Faisal Prize in Sciences is one of the categories of King Faisal Prize, established in 1977, and was awarded for the first time in 1979. It recognizes individuals and institutions for their distinguished achievements across five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Sciences.
Laureates of the King Faisal Prize
Since its establishment and up to 2026, the King Faisal Prize for Science has been awarded to sixty-eight winners from thirteen nationalities.
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- Name
- King Faisal Prize in Sciences.
- Supervising entity
- King Faisal Foundation.
- First awarding of the prize
- 1984.
- Eligible individuals
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Every person who conducted and published an original scientific study on the announced prize subject.
Every person who has conducted a study that has resulted in significant benefits to humanity.
Every person who has achieved one or more of the goals of the prize, according to the evaluation and judgment of the selection committee. - The number of laureates until 2026
- sixty-eight.
Table of contents
Info Box
- Name
- King Faisal Prize in Sciences.
- Supervising entity
- King Faisal Foundation.
- First awarding of the prize
- 1984.
- Eligible individuals
-
Every person who conducted and published an original scientific study on the announced prize subject.
Every person who has conducted a study that has resulted in significant benefits to humanity.
Every person who has achieved one or more of the goals of the prize, according to the evaluation and judgment of the selection committee. - The number of laureates until 2026
- sixty-eight.