At IFERP, we believe that meaningful contributions to research, education, innovation, and sustainable development deserve to be recognised and encouraged.
As part of our upcoming ICDALESH 2026, IFERP is introducing a series of Awards and Scholarships to recognise outstanding researchers, impactful research presentations, distinguished academic leaders, and institutions demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable development.
These recognitions celebrate excellence while encouraging researchers, educators, students, and institutions to keep contributing to knowledge, innovation, and societal progress.
Select a category to see what it recognises and who can apply.
Category 01
The IFERP Best Research Paper Award recognises an outstanding research paper that demonstrates academic excellence, originality, methodological rigour, practical relevance, and a meaningful contribution to its field.
The award aims to encourage innovative and ethical research while recognising work that advances knowledge or addresses significant societal, industrial, environmental, or technological challenges.
Category 02
The IFERP Emerging Researcher Award recognises an early-career researcher who demonstrates exceptional research capability, originality, academic integrity, and the potential to make a sustained contribution to their field.
The award seeks to highlight promising researchers whose work demonstrates credible potential for academic, industrial, societal, or environmental impact, while supporting their development as future research leaders.
Category 03
The IFERP SDG Future Presentation Award honours presentations that effectively communicate innovative ideas, research, or practices contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The award places emphasis on clarity, engagement, originality, and the ability to inspire action.
Category 04
The IFERP Institutional SDG Excellence Award recognises institutions in the host country that demonstrate excellence in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into education, research, governance, and community engagement.
The award celebrates a holistic institutional commitment to sustainable development and recognises institutions that demonstrate meaningful integration of sustainability into their academic and institutional practices.
Category 05
The IFERP Lifetime Achievement Award honours distinguished academic and institutional leaders aged 75 years or above who have demonstrated exceptional lifelong contributions to education, research, innovation, and sustainable development.
The award celebrates visionary leadership, enduring impact, mentorship, and a legacy of excellence that has shaped institutions and inspired generations.
Scholarship
Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers
The IFERP Emerging Researcher Scholarship is intended to identify and support promising early-career researchers who demonstrate strong academic potential, research capability, originality, and a commitment to generating meaningful societal or scientific impact.
The scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate a combination of academic merit, research potential, and/or financial need.
Applicants must:
These awards and scholarships are intended to extend the value of the conference beyond the presentation of research.
Through these recognitions, IFERP seeks to celebrate exceptional research, encourage emerging scholars, acknowledge institutional sustainability initiatives, honour distinguished academic leadership, and support the researchers of tomorrow.
Awardees and scholarship recipients will be recognised as part of the respective conference proceedings and award ceremony.
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