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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
ArtsEditor of Distinction Award
All Editorial Board Members, excluding the EiC and Section EiCs; Contributions made in 2026 qualify EBMs for this award
Journal of Clinical MedicineTravel Award
Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students who will attend an international conference in 2027
Aquaculture JournalOutstanding Reviewer Award
All of the reviewers for Aquaculture Journal in 2026 will be automatically included
VehiclesBest Paper Award
Papers Published in 2026
AgricultureBest Paper Award
Papers Published in 2024
FermentationOutstanding Reviewer Award
All of the reviewers for Fermentation in the 2025 will be automatically included
PhyschemBest PhD Thesis Award
A Ph.D. student or doctor who has produced a highly anticipated academic potential thesis
OsteologyOutstanding Reviewer Award
All of the reviewers for Osteology in 2026
MoleculesBest Papers Award for 30th Anniversary Special Issues
All papers published in Molecules’ Anniversary Special Issues will be eligible
AppliedMathBest Paper Award
Papers Published in 2025