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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
Applied BiosciencesEditor of Distinction Award
Editorial Board members of Applied Biosciences who made outstanding contributions in 2026
SeedsEditor of Distinction Award
Editorial Board Members of Seeds who made outstanding contributions in 2026
CoatingsYoung Investigator Award
Scholars who received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2026
CivilEngEditor of Distinction Award
All Editorial Board Members, excluding EiC and Section EiC
ResourcesTravel Award
Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students who will attend an international conference in 2027
ResourcesOutstanding Reviewer Award
All of the reviewers for Resources in 2026 will be automatically included
ProcessesYoung Investigator Award
Scholars who received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2026
ProcessesOutstanding Reviewer Award
All of the reviewers for Processes in 2026 will be automatically included
SensorsEditor of Distinction Award
Editorial Board members of Sensors who made outstanding contributions in 2026-2027
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthBest Paper Award
Papers Published in 2025