Conference Awards

Recognition and awards for outstanding research and presentations

Conference Awards

The International Conference for Graduate Students recognizes excellence in research and presentation through awards in each academic track.

Award Categories

Each of the three scientific tracks will grant two awards to outstanding participants:

Best Oral Presentation Award

  • Prize: $1,000 USD per track
  • Total: 3 awards (one per track)
  • Criteria: Research quality, presentation skills, Q&A handling, and overall impact
  • Selection: Evaluated by scientific committee members and session chairs

Best Poster Presentation Award

  • Prize: $500 USD per track
  • Total: 3 awards (one per track)
  • Criteria: Visual design, content quality, research significance, and presenter engagement
  • Selection: Judged during dedicated poster sessions by committee members

Scientific Tracks

Awards will be presented in each of the following tracks:

  1. Medical and Health Sciences

    • Best Oral Presentation: $1,000
    • Best Poster Presentation: $500

  2. Natural Sciences

    • Best Oral Presentation: $1,000
    • Best Poster Presentation: $500

  3. Humanities

    • Best Oral Presentation: $1,000
    • Best Poster Presentation: $500

Total Awards

  • Total Prize Money: $4,500 USD
  • Total Number of Awards: 6 awards
  • Winners per Track: 2 awards

Award Selection Process

  1. Submission: All accepted papers are automatically considered for awards
  2. Presentation Evaluation: Scientific committee members and session chairs evaluate presentations during the conference
  3. Poster Session: Dedicated judging during poster presentation sessions
  4. Final Selection: Committees meet to finalize award winners
  5. Awards Ceremony: Winners announced and prizes presented during the closing ceremony

Evaluation Criteria

For Oral Presentations

  • Research originality and significance
  • Methodology and scientific rigor
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Quality of visual materials
  • Ability to answer questions
  • Contribution to the field

For Poster Presentations

  • Visual design and layout
  • Clarity of information
  • Research quality and innovation
  • Ability to communicate findings
  • Engagement with viewers
  • Overall impact

Previous Winners

Award recipients will be featured on this website to celebrate excellence in graduate research and inspire future participants.

Winners will be announced at the conference closing ceremony on April 13, 2026