In 2026–2027, a number of prestigious national and international research awards will be offered by leading organizations in education and science. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in educational research, educational policy, educational assessment, psychometrics, pedagogy, educational technology, and scientific innovation.

They provide valuable opportunities for researchers and educators to gain national and international recognition, enhance their professional development, and strengthen the research capacity and global visibility of DBO.

I. Republic of Kazakhstan

1. Y. Altynsarin Prize for Outstanding Research and Contributions in Pedagogy

Organizer: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Focus: A national award recognizing outstanding scientific research and achievements in pedagogy and education.

Target audience: Researchers, university faculty, scientists, and research teams.

Application period: Annually (typically October–November, within 30 calendar days after the official announcement).

Official source: State Scientific Awards of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Order No. 389).

2. M.O. Auezov Prize for Young Scientists

Organizer: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Focus: Outstanding research in the humanities conducted by early-career researchers.

Target audience: Researchers under the age of 40.

Application period: Annually (October–November).

Official source: State Scientific Awards of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

3. State Research Fellowships for Talented Young Scientists

Organizer: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Focus: Supporting promising early-career researchers.

Target audience: Researchers under the age of 40.

Application period: Annually.

4. Nailya Bazanova Award

Organizer: National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Focus: Outstanding contributions to the advancement of science.

Target audience: Scientists of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Application period: According to the annual announcement of the National Academy of Sciences.

II. International Research Awards

5. Yidan Prize

Organizer: Yidan Prize Foundation.

Focus: One of the world's most prestigious awards in education, presented in two categories:

• Education Research

• Education Development

Each laureate receives a gold medal together with HKD 30 million, comprising a cash award and a project development fund.

Target audience: Leading researchers, education leaders, and international research teams.

Application period: Annually (January–March).

Official website: https://yidanprize.org

6. WISE Prize for Education

Organizer: Qatar Foundation.

Focus: Outstanding contributions to educational development, educational reform, and innovation.

Target audience: Researchers, education leaders, and international organizations.

Application period: Annually (typically January–May).

Official website: https://www.wise-qatar.org

7. UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development

Organizer: UNESCO.

Focus: Outstanding initiatives promoting teacher development and improving the quality of teaching.

Target audience: Educational institutions, universities, research organizations, and international partnerships.

Application period: Biennially, according to UNESCO's official call for nominations.

Official website: https://www.unesco.org

8. UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

Organizer: UNESCO.

Focus: Innovative solutions in digital education, artificial intelligence, and the effective use of information and communication technologies in education.

Target audience: Educational institutions, research organizations, and developers of educational technologies.

Application period: According to UNESCO's official call for nominations.

Official website: https://www.unesco.org

9. Brock International Prize in Education

Organizer: University of Oklahoma.

Focus: Outstanding contributions to educational research and practice with a significant international impact.

Target audience: Distinguished international scholars and researchers.

Application period: Annually.

Official website: https://brockprize.org

10. Grawemeyer Award in Education

Organizer: University of Louisville.

Focus: Innovative educational ideas and research that have made a significant impact on education worldwide.

Target audience: Researchers and authors of influential educational concepts.

Application period: Annually.

Official website: https://grawemeyer.org

11. Michael Fullan Emerging Scholar in Professional Capital and Community Award

Organizer: Emerald Publishing.

Focus: Research on professional capital, professional learning communities, educational leadership, and teacher development.

Target audience: Researchers who completed their doctoral degree within the past five years.

Application period: Annually (January–March).

Official website: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com

12. AERA Awards

Organizer: American Educational Research Association.

Focus: More than 30 annual awards recognizing excellence in educational research, scholarly publications, dissertations, and outstanding contributions to the field of education.

Target audience: Researchers, university faculty, and early-career scholars.

Application period: Annually (summer–autumn).

Official website: https://www.aera.net

13. EARLI Awards

Organizer: European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.

Focus: Outstanding achievements in learning and instruction research, educational psychology, and educational sciences.

Target audience: Researchers, PhD students, and early-career scholars.

Application period: According to the EARLI awards calendar.

Official website: https://www.earli.org

14. IAEA Awards

Organizer: International Association for Educational Assessment.

Focus: Outstanding contributions to educational assessment, psychometrics, and large-scale assessment research.

Target audience: Assessment specialists, psychometricians, and educational researchers.

Application period: Annually.

Official website: https://iaea.info