Ethics & regulations
ERA is committed to evidence-based decisions, research integrity, confidentiality and transparent governance.
Trust is earned
through integrity.
The credibility of an international academic recognition programme depends on fair processes and verifiable scholarship.
Academic integrity is mandatory.
Plagiarism and research misconduct are prohibited.
False academic qualifications and fabricated publications are grounds for disqualification.
Judges must disclose conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality must be maintained throughout evaluation.
Award decisions must be evidence-based.
No person may guarantee an award in exchange for money or sponsorship.
The Governing Council reserves the right to withhold an award if no nominee meets the required standards.
An award may be withdrawn if serious misconduct is established after presentation, following a fair review process.
All awardees must consent to the publication of their official award information.
Independence of award decisions
Nomination payments, sponsorships or other financial contributions must never determine eligibility, scoring or award selection. Sponsors cannot select award recipients, and no award category should be sold.
These provisions are based on the ERA programme proposal. The formal Constitution and Operational Regulations should be approved by the appropriate governing bodies before nominations open.