| Country | Award | Sponsor | Notes |
|---|
| Canada | | | Outstanding research in a branch of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, physics, or an allied science[8] |
| Canada | | | Researchers who have distinguished themselves through their inventions, their scientific and technological innovations, their leadership in scientific development, and their contribution to Québec's economic growth[9] |
| Canada | | | Researchers in the pure and applied sciences whose work lies in fields outside biomedicine. These fields include the natural and physical sciences, engineering, and technology, and the agricultural sciences |
| Canada | | | Outstanding contributions to the public understanding of science[10] |
| Canada | | | Important and sustained contributions by one individual in at least two different domains[11] |
| United States | | | Eminent achievement in the advancement of the science and technology of fire protection engineering[12] |
| United States | | | Meritorious service to science |
| United States | | | Medals for Chemistry, Computer and Cognitive Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Life Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics |
| United States | | | Faculty researchers age 42 years and younger who work in the life sciences, chemical sciences, and physical sciences and engineering at institutions across the United States and postdoctoral researchers in the New York tri-state area |
| United States | | | Outstanding achievement in dramatic arts, literature, science, invention, mass communications, public service, government and sociology |
| United States | | | Historian of science from the international community |
| United States | | | Competition to find and select the most promising security technology startups in the world |
| United States | | | Scientist or engineer who applies scientific research to solve a problem critical to the needs of the Air Force |
| United States | | | Science and engineering award (no longer awarded) |
| United States | | | Noteworthy and distinguished accomplishments in any field of science within the charter of the academy |
| United States | | | Excellence in publications, explorations, discoveries or research in the natural sciences |
| United States | | | Major contributions in the field of navigation (whether by sea, air, or in space), astronomy, or natural philosophy |
| United States | | | Outstanding book or article on the history of women in science |
| United States | | | Authors whose reviews have synthesized extensive and difficult material, rendering a significant service to science and influencing the course of scientific thought |
| United States | | | Original scientific work of intrinsic scientific importance and with significant, beneficial applications in industry |
| United States | | | Individuals in science and engineering who have made important contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of behavioral and social sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics |
| United States | | | American inventors and innovators who have made significant contributions to the development of new and important technology |
| United States | | | Outstanding contributions to science in the public interest |
| United States | | | Black scientists who have made significant contributions to the areas of pure or applied research in science or engineering |
| United States | | | Significant books in the fields of science and mathematics |
| United States | | | Scientists who study previously published data in ways not anticipated by the researchers who first generated it |
| United States | | | Individual who, through public service activities in science and technology, has made an outstanding contribution toward the welfare of mankind and the Nation |
| United States | WITI@UC Athena Awards | Women in Tech Initiative at the University of California (WITI@UC) | Awards recognize those who embody, encourage, and promote the inclusion of women in technology. Awardees are leaders who inspire others to pursue and persist in technical careers. | |
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Notes |
|---|
| India | Young Scientist Award | Science Father | Notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental across seven categories: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Physics |
| Iran | Mustafa Prize | Investment fund and endowments of Mustafa (pbuh)https://fa.mustafaprize.org/Load/pages/13 | It is an Iranian science and technology award that is given every two years to the top scientists of the Islamic world.https://mustafaprize.org/ |
| China | | Future Forum | Award given to outstanding scientist is life sciences, physical science, and mathematics and computer science. |
| China | | | Highest scientific award to scientists working in China[13] [14] |
| China | | | Remarkable contributions to scientific and technological progress, and to promote the development of science and technology[15] |
| Hong Kong | | Shaw Prize Foundation | Outstanding contributions in academic and scientific research or applications[16] |
| India | | | Outstanding scientific research by an Indian scientist who is below the age of 50 in India[17] |
| India | | H K Firodia Foundation | Lifetime achievement in the field of science & technology and a second award is given to a young and promising scientist[18] [19] |
| India | | | Outstanding contribution to science[20] |
| India | Infosys Prize | Infosys Science Foundation | Outstanding achievements of contemporary researchers and scientists across six categories : Engineering and Computer Sciences, Humanities, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences[21] |
| India | | Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra (VASVIK) | Excellence in industry based research in the fields of science and technology across eight categories : Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical & Structural, Information & Communication and Materials Sciences |
| India | | Shri Om Prakash Bhasin Foundation | Excellence in the areas of science and technology across five categories : Agriculture, Biotechnology, Electronics & Information Technology, Engineering and Medicine [22] |
| India | | | Notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental across seven categories: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Physics[23] [24] |
| India | | Govt. of India | Highly impactful research, discovery and innovation in various fields of science and technology[25] |
| India | | Council of Science and Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh | Lifetime achievement award for scientific research[26] [27] |
| Israel | | | Outstanding contribution in the fields of science, technology, culture or social welfare[28] |
| Israel | | | Breakthroughs in science and technology[29] [30] |
| Israel | | | Living scientists and artists for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among people[31] [32] |
| Japan | | Japan Prize Foundation | Original and outstanding achievements in science and technology recognized as having advanced the frontiers of knowledge and served the cause of peace and prosperity for mankind[33] |
| Japan | | | Lifetime achievement in the arts and sciences[34] |
| Japan | | Association for the Bright Future of Women Scientists | Japanese woman researcher in the natural sciences[35] [36] |
| Saudi Arabia | | | Dedicated men and women whose contributions make a positive difference (for science)[37] [38] |
| South Korea | | | The Prize for Engineering covers the entire field of basic engineering and applied technology, and is presented to people of Korean heritage whose accomplishments have contributed to the development of industry for greater prosperity for humanity.[39] |
| South Korea | | | Individuals of Korean heritage who have furthered the welfare of humanity through distinguished accomplishments in the field of science[40] |
| South Korea | | | |
| South Korea | | | South Koreans and Korean scientists working in domestic universities or research positions |
| South Korea | | Kyung-Ahm Education & Cultural Foundation | Creative and committed efforts of scholars, experts and artists who significantly contribute to the development of our society through their scholarly research and cultural activities[41] |
| South Korea | | | South Korean nationals who have made significant contributions to academic development through intensive research on a specific topic.[42] |
| South Korea | | | To achieve the world's best research results by providing annual research funds |
| South Korea | | POSCO TJ Park Foundation (Korean: [[:ko:포스코청암재단|ko]]) | "Encourage national interest and participation in creativity, talent development, sacrifice, and volunteerism, contributing to the country's development"[43] |
| South Korea | | Korea Science Journalists Association (Korean: [[:ko:한국과학기자협회|ko]]) | |
| South Korea | | Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (Korean: [[:ko:한국과학기술단체총연합회|ko]]) | Foster honor and pride and create an environment in which people can focus on research and development by discovering and encouraging scientists and engineers with outstanding achievements who can represent South Korea.[44] |
| South Korea | | | Young scientists under the age of 40 with research and development achievements in the natural sciences and engineering fields.[45] |
| Vietnam | | | Cultural and/or scientific achievement[46] |
| Vietnam | | VinFuture Foundation | Science and technology breakthrough research and technological innovations that positively improve the quality of human life, and create a more equitable and sustainable world for future generations[47] | |
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Notes |
|---|
| Albania | | Bank of Albania | Undergraduate dissertation of high scientific standards concerning crucial issues related to the Bank of Albania and issues related to the macroeconomic and financial frames of the state |
| Austria | | Österreichischer Gewerbeverein | Scientists and researchers who have had a direct impact on business and industry through their scientific achievements and contributions |
| Belgium | | | Achievements of a scholar or scientist, under 50, in exact sciences, social sciences or humanities, or biological or medical sciences. |
| Europe | | | Inventors who have made a significant contribution to innovation, economy and society in Europe |
| Finland | | | For innovations that have a favorable and sustainable impact on quality of life and well-being of people. |
| France | | | Researcher who has contributed decisively to the development of science |
| Germany | | | Excellent recently published publications in a new research field, for younger researchers in natural sciences or mathematics |
| Germany | | | Exceptional scientists and academics for their outstanding achievements in the field of research |
| Germany | | | Internationally renowned scientists and scholars who work outside of Germany |
| Germany | | | Young scientists and researchers in both the natural and social sciences |
| Germany | | Werner von Siemens Ring Foundation | People who have promoted the technical sciences through their achievements or, as representatives of science, have opened up new paths through their research into technology |
| Netherlands | | The Dutch Research Council (NWO) | Annually to three or four researchers working in the Netherlands who according to international standards belong to the absolute top of science |
| Netherlands | | The Dutch Research Council (NWO) | Annually to researchers or a team of two to three researchers who have achieved an exceptional success in the area of knowledge exchange and impact for society |
| Norway | | | Outstanding contribution to sustainable science within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, or technological sciences, either through interdisciplinary work or through work within one of these fields |
| Norway | | | Outstanding scientific work in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience |
| Poland | | | Renowned scientists for significant advancements and scientific discoveries which shift cognitive boundaries and open new perspectives for research ... |
| Poland, Germany | | | Individuals most active in Polish-German scientific cooperation who have made exceptional research achievements as a result of that cooperation |
| Portugal | | Expresso | Portuguese person who has distinguished him or herself as a figure in scientific, artistic, or literary life |
| Russia | | | Outstanding achievements in natural sciences and humanities |
| Russia | | | Outstanding achievements in the natural sciences and the humanities |
| Soviet Union | | Government of the Soviet Union | accomplishments relating to science, literature, arts, architecture, and technology. No longer awarded. |
| Spain | | | Research in the field of mathematics, astronomy and astrophysics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, medical sciences, earth and space sciences or technological sciences |
| Sweden | | | Prize for astronomy and mathematics; geosciences; biosciences, with particular emphasis on ecology and polyarthritis |
| Switzerland | | International Balzan Prize Foundation | Outstanding achievements in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, culture, as well as for endeavours for peace and the brotherhood of man |
| Switzerland | | Marcel Benoist Foundation | Scientist of Swiss nationality or residency who has made the most useful scientific discovery |
| United Kingdom | | | Traveller concerned with the study or practice of natural history, with a preference for those with an interest in nature photography, art or cinematography |
| United Kingdom | Duncan Davies Medal | Research and Development Society | an individual who has made an outstanding contribution toward making the UK the best-performing research and development environment in the world |
| United Kingdom | | | Original work by scientists resident in or connected with Scotland |
| United Kingdom | | | Particular distinction in the promotion of scientific research, awarded sequentially to research workers in the Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Biological Sciences.[48] |
| United Kingdom | | | Important advance in the scientific or technological development of photography or imaging in the widest sense |
| United Kingdom | Royal Medal (Royal Society of Edinburgh) | | People with a Scottish connection, who have achieved distinction and international repute in either Life Sciences, Physical and Engineering Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences or Business and Commerce |
| United Kingdom | | | Notable contributions to Zoology, Botany, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography or Geography, where new knowledge has been gained through a personal visit to polar regions | |
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Notes |
|---|
| Australia | | | Best original research work in biology, physics, chemistry or geology in Australia |
| Australia | | | Distinguished contributions by a young scientist under the age of 35 years for work done predominantly in Australia or which contributed to the advancement of Australian science |
| Australia | | | Outstanding contributions to science and human welfare in and for the Southern Hemisphere |
| Australia | | | Exceptional research by Australian scientists in the physical sciences |
| Australia | | | Outstanding achievements in scientific research, innovation, and teaching |
| Australia | | | Peak career achievements by scientists |
| Australia | | | Early career researchers in science |
| Australia | | South Australia government | Eminence in science |
| Australia | | | Rewarding excellence in the fields of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science. |
| Australia | | | The Pearcey Medal is awarded annually to the individual who has made the greatest lifetime achievement and contribution to the ICT profession and industry in Australia |
| Australia | | | To recognise public and private sector organisations that had achieved business excellence through the application of information technology |
| Australia, New Zealand | | | Advancement of science, or administration and organisation of scientific activities, or teaching of science |
| Australia, New Zealand | | | Important contributions to anthropological, botanical, geological or zoological science, preferably with special reference to Australia |
| New Zealand | | | For a lifetime of outstanding service to the cause or profession of science |
| New Zealand | | | Exceptional contributions to the advancement and promotion of public awareness, knowledge and understanding ... in any field of science, mathematics, social science, or technology | |
