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MDPI Awards

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Awards Introduction

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

Open for Participation

Journal Awards Intended Awardee Application
Journal of Experimental and Theoretical AnalysesOutstanding Reviewer Award
–All the reviewers for JETA in 2026 will be automatically included. –Number of review reports. –The quality of review reports.
MedicinaYoung Investigator Award
Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2025
TelecomBest Paper Award
All papers published in Telecom will be eligible (both regular and Special Issue submissions)
Clean TechnologiesBest Paper Award
Papers Published in 2024
HydrologyBest Paper Award
Papers Published in 2024
BuildingsBest Paper Award
Papers Published in 2024
Zoonotic DiseasesOutstanding Reviewer Award
All of the reviewers for Journal name in 2026
TherapeuticsOutstanding Reviewer Award
All of the reviewers for Therapeutics in 2025
Sustainable ChemistryBest PhD Thesis Award
A Ph.D. student or doctor who has produced a highly anticipated academic potential thesis
Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringBest PhD Thesis Award
PhD student or recently qualified PhD who has produced an outstanding PhD thesis and defended in 2025