International Research Innovation
& Excellence Awards 2026

Celebrating global excellence in business, research, and innovation
Announcement of Finalists

15 Jan 2026

Awards Ceremony

22-23 Jan 2026

India International Centre, Lodhi, New Delhi-110003
Organized by
IBIEA
Sponsored by
Sponsor
Research Excellence Awards
Recognizing outstanding research contributions, high-impact publications, and innovation across scientific and academic disciplines.
Global Research Platform
Providing researchers with an international platform to present, publish, and showcase their research work.
Academic & Research Networking
Facilitating meaningful interactions with researchers, academicians, and industry experts from across the globe.

About the Awards

The International Research Innovation and Excellence Awards is a prestigious global platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding achievements in research, academia, and innovation. The event honors researchers, academicians, scientists, and innovators who have demonstrated excellence in their respective domains and have made significant contributions to knowledge advancement and societal development.

Proudly organized by IBIEA (International Business Innovation and Excellence Awards), this distinguished award function will be hosted across multiple countries worldwide. The event aims to acknowledge exceptional scholarly contributions, promote global academic collaboration, and inspire the next generation of research and academic leaders.

Awards
Who Can Apply?
  • Researchers, academicians, and scientists with significant contributions to research and innovation
  • Faculty members and educators demonstrating excellence in teaching, mentoring, and academic leadership
  • Research scholars (PhD / Postdoctoral / Early Career) with impactful publications or innovations
  • Institutions, research groups, and centers contributing to knowledge advancement and societal impact
Key Highlights
  • A prestigious international platform to recognize excellence in research and academia
  • Recognition by a distinguished panel of academic and research experts
  • Opportunities for global academic networking and collaboration
  • International visibility, citation recognition, and professional acknowledgment

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Award Categories

Research Excellence Awards
Best Researcher of the Year
Recognition for outstanding research contribution and impact.
Young Researcher Award
Awarded to promising early-stage researchers with strong potential.
Outstanding Interdisciplinary Research Award
Honors research that bridges disciplines to create meaningful outcomes.
High Impact Publication Award
For publications demonstrating high citations, visibility, or real-world influence.
Innovation & Patent Excellence Award
Recognizes innovation through patents, prototypes, and applied research.
Teaching & Academic Excellence Awards
Best Teacher of the Year
Honors exceptional teaching excellence and student outcomes.
Excellence in Innovative Teaching Practices
Recognizes new-age pedagogy and classroom innovation.
Digital & Online Education Excellence Award
For excellence in online learning delivery and digital instruction quality.
Curriculum Design & Development Award
Recognizes impactful curriculum design aligned with future skills.
Student Mentorship Excellence Award
Honors strong mentorship supporting student growth and success.
Student Achievement Awards
Best Student Research Paper Award
For outstanding research paper authored by a student.
Best PhD / Doctoral Thesis Award
Honors impactful doctoral research and thesis contribution.
Best Master’s Dissertation Award
Recognizes excellent master’s-level dissertation work.
Emerging Scholar Award
For high-potential students demonstrating research leadership.
Academic Excellence Award (Student Category)
Honors consistent academic performance and achievements.
Institutional & Leadership Excellence Awards
Outstanding Academic Leader Award
Recognizes exceptional academic leadership and institutional impact.
Best Research Institution / University Award
For institutions with strong research output and ecosystem.
Excellence in Research Management Award
Honors effective research governance, grants, and execution.
Industry–Academia Collaboration Award
Recognizes partnerships translating research into real outcomes.
Global Academic Leadership Award
Honors leadership with global academic influence and reach.
Social Impact & Professional Contribution Awards
Research with Social Impact Award
Honors research creating measurable benefit for society.
Excellence in Sustainable Education Award
Recognizes sustainability-driven education initiatives and impact.
Ethics & Integrity in Research Award
Honors ethical research practices and integrity leadership.
Community Engagement & Outreach Award
For programs connecting academia with community development.
Lifetime Achievement in Research & Education
Honors long-term, high-impact contributions across the field.
Technology & Digital Transformation Awards
Excellence in Educational Technology (EdTech)
Recognizes outstanding EdTech innovation and adoption.
AI & Data Science Research Excellence Award
Honors impactful research in AI, ML, and data science.
Cybersecurity & Information Systems Research Award
Recognizes contributions to cybersecurity and information systems.
Smart Learning Systems Innovation Award
For smart learning platforms and next-gen learning systems.
Digital Transformation in Education Award
Honors institutions driving digital transformation at scale.
International Collaboration & Global Impact Awards
International Research Collaboration Award
Recognizes impactful research done through global collaborations.
Global Academic Partnership Excellence Award
Honors high-value academic partnerships across countries.
Cross-Border Research Impact Award
For research delivering outcomes across borders and regions.
Visiting Scholar / Professor Excellence Award
Recognizes excellence of visiting scholars/professors and contribution.
Global Research Leadership Award
Honors leadership shaping global research direction and quality.
Diversity, Inclusion & Capacity Building Awards
Women in Research & Education Excellence Award
Honors excellence and impact by women in academia and research.
Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award
Recognizes inclusive leadership and equitable initiatives.
Capacity Building in Higher Education Award
For strengthening faculty, systems, and educational capacity.
Excellence in Rural / Underserved Education Award
Honors outstanding work in underserved or rural education upliftment.
Early Career Faculty Development Award
Recognizes early-stage faculty development and teaching impact.
Women in Research & Education Excellence Award (Special)
Women Research Excellence Award
Honors excellence and achievements in research contributions.
Women Teaching & Mentorship Excellence Award
Recognizes outstanding teaching, guidance, and mentorship impact.
Women Leadership in Academia Award
Honors leadership roles and institutional impact in academia.
Emerging Woman Academic / Researcher Award
For high-potential emerging women academics and researchers.
Women Empowerment & Gender Equity Impact Award
Recognizes initiatives driving empowerment and gender equity.
Research & Education Award Categories (Overview)
Research Excellence Awards
Best Researcher, Young Researcher, Interdisciplinary, Publications, Patents.
Teaching & Academic Excellence Awards
Best Teacher, Innovative Teaching, Digital Education, Curriculum, Mentorship.
Student Achievement Awards
Best Paper, Best Thesis, Dissertation, Emerging Scholar, Academic Excellence.
Institutional & Leadership Excellence Awards
Academic Leader, Best Institution, Research Management, Industry-Academia, Global Leadership.
More Categories
Social Impact, Technology & Digital Transformation, International Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Researchers, academicians, scientists, faculty members, research scholars, and institutions with significant contributions to research, innovation, education, or academic leadership are eligible to apply or be nominated.
Award recipients are selected by an independent panel of academic and research experts based on defined evaluation criteria, including research impact, originality, contribution to the field, publications, and societal relevance.
The award ceremony will be conducted as part of an international event hosted by IBIEA. Final dates and venue details will be shared with shortlisted candidates through official communication channels.
Yes, self-nominations and third-party nominations are both accepted, provided the nominee meets the eligibility criteria and submits the required supporting documents.

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