International nominations
An open nomination pathway for institutions, academic leaders, research organisations and eligible individual researchers.
Recognise a scholar
whose work matters.
Prepare the nomination portfolio.
From submission to recognition.
International announcement and opening of nominations
Submission through the official ERA website or Secretariat
Administrative verification of applications
Independent academic assessment
Shortlisting and expert review
Final selection by the Award Selection Committee
Approval and ratification by the Governing Council
Official announcement and award ceremony
Nomination and evaluation should be free from payment-based selection. Any administrative or ceremony participation fee, if introduced, must be optional, transparent and entirely separate from judging. Payment must never influence eligibility, scoring or selection.
Nomination information and official forms
The proposed international nomination period is January–March 2027. Official forms and submission instructions should be published here following approval of the final regulations.