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Award Objectives & Strategic Value

In light of the accelerating social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the world today, sustainability has emerged as a cornerstone of 21st-century development. Integrating these social, economic, and environmental dimensions is essential to achieving balanced growth that preserves natural resources and secures the well-being of future generations.

Driven by this vision, the Earth Guards Foundation, in collaboration with Cairo University, launches the "Earth Guards Scientific Research Award." This initiative aims to support and encourage outstanding scientific output that offers innovative, sustainable solutions to developmental challenges, thereby amplifying the role of academic research in transitioning toward a sustainable world.

The award seeks to honor research papers that deliver impactful academic and applied contributions across various fields of sustainability. By bridging the gap between academic knowledge and public policy-making, the award actively supports national and institutional efforts to realize sustainable development visions.

Furthermore, the award aims to establish a national knowledge platform that aggregates practices and research insights capable of supporting decision-makers and developing policies across all sustainable development sectors, thereby contributing to a real transition toward a decent life, a resilient economy, and a clean environment.

Research Fields & SDGs

The Earth Guards Scientific Research Award is launched within the framework of supporting global efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the participating scientific research contributes to supporting the sustainable development framework across its three dimensions, thereby fostering scientific innovation and contributing to the development of sustainable solutions for contemporary challenges. The award focuses particularly on the goals related to quality education and health, ending poverty and hunger, achieving peace and justice, preserving the environment, natural resource management, transitioning toward a green economy, and reducing pollution, and specifically gender equality.

Award Objectives

The award aims to:

  1. Encourage outstanding scientific research in the field of sustainable development.
  2. Support innovation and provide practical, real-world solutions.
  3. Promote a green economy through research that drives industrial and technological advancement.
  4. Build a research knowledge base to support the development of sustainable development strategies.
  5. Foster collaboration between academic institutions and the Earth Guards Foundation.

The Award's Strategic Value

The award serves as a strategic platform to encourage applied scientific research in the field of sustainability, contributing to:

  1. Stimulating scientific innovation in the field of sustainable development.
  2. Supporting the transition toward a sustainable circular economy.
  3. Enhancing the role of scientific knowledge in supporting developmental policies.
  4. Building an effective network between researchers and experts in sustainability fields.
  5. Providing scientific recommendations that can be utilized to develop Egyptian national policies.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. 1.Institutional Affiliation: The applicant must be a researcher affiliated with an academic or research institution within the Arab Republic of Egypt (governmental or private), with an official, certified letter from the affiliated entity attached.
  2. 2.Research Originality: The submission must be original research that has not been previously submitted to any other competition or scientific award, supported by a written pledge confirming this.
  3. 3.Scientific Publishing: The research must be published in an international scientific journal indexed in Scopus or Web of Science databases, and ranked within the first or second quartiles (Q1 or Q2) according to the Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
  4. 4.Publication Timeline: The research must have been published during the years 2024, 2025, or 2026. Official proof of the publication date must be provided, such as the publication page or Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
  5. 5.Research Field: The research topic must directly address sustainability-related fields as outlined above.
  6. 6.Adherence to Academic Ethics: Full commitment to scientific integrity standards is required. The research must be completely free of any form of plagiarism, and an official similarity index/plagiarism report must be submitted.
  7. 7.Scientific Contribution: The research must deliver a clear academic contribution or actionable results that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
  8. 8.Number of Submissions: Each researcher is entitled to submit only one research paper during the current cycle of the competition.
  9. 9.Corresponding Author: In the case of co-authored research, the Corresponding Author responsible for the submission must be designated, and a written pledge of consent from all co-authors must be provided.
  10. 10.Required Documents: All necessary documents must be attached and submitted alongside the application.

Required Submission Documents

  1. Full Copy of the Published Research (PDF).
  2. Title Page (Please upload the title page separately).
  3. Official Proof of the Publication Date, such as the publication page or Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
  4. Similarity Index Check Report.
  5. Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the Researcher.
  6. Letter from the Employer.
  7. Copy of the National ID Card.
  8. Recent Personal Photo with a White Background.
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FAQ

1. Does the researcher need to create an account before applying?

No, applications are submitted directly through the "Submit Application" form without requiring account creation.

2. What is the required file format for the research?

Research must be uploaded in PDF format. Additional required documents can be attached from the same application page.

3. Can I track the application status after submission?

Yes, via the "Track Application" page using the reference number and the email address used during submission.

4. How does the evaluation process work?

Evaluation is conducted electronically through a double-blind peer-review system by specialized reviewers, followed by final approval from the administration.

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