Khwarizmi   International   Award

Frequent Asked Questions

From Tajikistan

Please tell me if my project which deals with human sciences is qualified to apply for the Khwarizmi International Award.

Yes, Human Sciences are an eligible field.

The other fields are as follows:

• Engineering
• Basic Sciences
• Human sciences
• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Emerging technologies (nanotechnology…)

From Malaysia

The form requires us to annex the full report of the study.  In my case, the full report is 120 pages long.  Do I have to annex the hard copy or does it suffice to submit the soft copy only?

It is preferable to annex only the hard copy (CD) of the description of your project taking care that it has no technical problem. Kindly mention in your completed application form that you are enclosing a CD.

From Malaysia

I would like to know the prize for the award.

The Khwarizmi International Award for foreign researchers consists of:

   - A cash prize of US$ 7000

   - KIA Cup

-       KIA Certificate with the proper information about the recipient of the award signed by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

From Canada

I would very much appreciate to know if all documents have to be

submitted by air mail only or can be submitted electronically via e-mail also?

If the number of the pages of all your documents (including a duplicate of the first page of your completed application form) does not exceed 100 pages you can send your package through E-mail, mentioning the number of pages.

From Canada

How many awards are presented out to Iranian Nationals residents in foreign countries in each category?

The number of award presented to winners in general is never determined in advanced.

From Canada

Does the committee require any references?

Yes, you need to send your application form dully completed with all the requested documents which are themselves considered as references:

Each candidature, to be considered complete, must comprise:

1 - Copy of the first page of the completed application form

2 - Copy of all the publications related to your project

3 - Description of your project

4 - Abstract (maximum 200 words)

5 - Employment history

6 - List of all your publications

7 - Copy of awards / certificates if any

Besides, in case the scientific committee needs more information you will be contacted by E-mail. 

From Canada

What do you mean by description of the project?

The description of your project should explain the subject, the aim of your project, the process and steps it followed until its completion, the results and how far this project is a successful project.

From Egypt

Is it possible for me to apply for more than one innovation or invention?

Yes, you can apply with several inventions,
but each project should be submitted in one different application form. Please mention in the corner of your first page of your project that you are applying with two different projects. They will receive two different codifications.
You are kindly invited to visit the KIA website.    

From India

I would like to apply postgraduate programme (Msc / Postgraduate Diploma) in the field of Agricultural Engineering water resources/Environmental engineering/costal  hydraulics hydrology ,please give me  more information.

We have the regret to inform you that the Khwarizmi International Award is an international award and not a grant or a scholarship. The KIA  is annually presented to distinguished and outstanding researchers from all over the world.

From France

Can I  participate in the KIA even if I do not  have a Passport  for the moment?

The passport details are only pre- requested to accelerate the visa formalities. You can send your application without passport details but be sure you will have it ready for the first week of February in case and  I hope for you, your name appears among  the list of the laureates.

Can I send all the descriptions and attached documents etc. in French ?

As it is specified in the application form the language used by the Scientific Committee for expertise is English

From Tanzania

 Who is eligible to apply?

The KIA has no special condition for eligibility. No age limit, but your research  project should be completed when you apply for the KIA.

To apply you only need to complete the application form and send the required documents.

From Bulgaria

For the further development of my research project, I need some financial support. I will be very thankful to the respectable secretariat if a modest sum  would be granted to our Institute. Such a grant will be utilized for research  purposes only.

We have the regret to inform you that the Khwarizmi International Award do not offer financial support/grant / student sponsorship.
We hope you will find the necessary financial support in order to carry on your research.

From India

Is the application to be sent through employer where I am working, or can I send it directly?

The Khwarizmi International Award is also open to individuals. Scientists can apply directly.

From Romania

Please tell me if is obligatory to send a copy by air mail.

When you have already sent a clear and typed application with clear scanned documents (if any) by E-mail (under 100 pages), No you do not need to send a copy by air mail, of course, if your application contains all the requested documents. Some researchers wish to send / add hard copies, CD....As soon as your application is printed, it received an entry code. You will receive after registration a confirmation of reception.

Attention: many of our confirmations fail  to reach the KIA candidates and return us as Failure Delivery.

From Canada

I intend to apply for the Khwarizmi International Award, but I live in Canada and it will take about a month to send the application by mail. I was wondering if I could send a copy of the application form and other documents via e-mail by Oct 30.

Of course you can send your application by E-mail if do not exceed 100 pages.