Eligibility Criteria
The selection criteria of the candidates are the following:
- Innovation in research subject or research method ,
- The impact of the candidate's research work on the current state of her/his field of science
- International standing in their field of research,
Evaluation
All completed candidatures submitted to the KIA go through the following evaluation process:
Applications can only be submitted electronically through the online platform.
- Applications are directed to the Secretariat for registration.
- Applications sent after the deadline are kept for the next KIA Session.
Incomplete applications, including requested documents, are eliminated. - Applications are distributed according to their fields of participation, to the Scientific Committees.
- Scientific Committees review every application. Candidates maybe contacted for further information.
- Scientific Committees submit their recommendations and the names of the finalists to the Grand Jury for final evaluation.
- The Grand Jury meets in person to discuss the applications and select the KIA Laureates per Scientific Committees.
- The final decision is unanimous