Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 22, 2025: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the opening of nominations for The Applied Research Global Award of Gifted Education and School Global Award Initiative of Gifted Education, organized by the World Giftedness Center—one of the foundation’s global initiatives. These prestigious awards aim to support and encourage outstanding efforts in the education and development of gifted individuals worldwide.
The Applied Research Global Award of Gifted Education targets researchers and PhD holders specializing in gifted education, talent development, and related fields. It aims to promote advanced scientific research that contributes to developing global gifted education systems by encouraging best research practices.
Meanwhile, the School Global Award Initiative of Gifted Education is designed for educators and school professionals who have implemented innovative projects or initiatives in gifted education. This award seeks to incentivize pioneering educational efforts that support gifted students and establish a comprehensive global model for implementing best practices in this field. The award is open to public and private schools—from kindergarten to pre-university level—that have made significant achievements in supporting gifted and high-achieving students worldwide.
Nominations for the Applied Research Global Award of Gifted Education opened on February 5 and will remain open until September 15, 2025.
Leadership Endorsement
Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director and Secretary-General of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, stated: “We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for World Giftedness Center Awards, which reflect our leadership’s vision and commitment to fostering creativity, scientific research, and the recognition of gifted individuals worldwide. The School Global Award Initiative of Gifted Education underscores the foundation’s dedication to supporting the global education sector and cultivating an environment that nurtures gifted talents. Meanwhile, the Applied Research Global Award of Gifted Education aims to advance scientific research and leverage its findings to enhance educational systems and implement best global practices in this vital field.”
Dr. Al Suwaidi emphasized that these awards are part of the World Giftedness Center’s ongoing efforts to promote a global culture of giftedness and talent development while providing an interactive platform to support creative minds across various disciplines.
Dr. Al Suwaidi added: “Participation in these awards enhances research and academic skills, fosters healthy competition, and highlights exceptional achievements to ensure they receive the necessary support for broader implementation in service of communities. We look forward to receiving this year’s nominations and wish all applicants the best of success.”
Submission and Judging
Applications are accepted exclusively through the official award website, where candidates can find all relevant guidelines and nomination requirements. Eligible applications will be evaluated by an international jury comprising distinguished experts in gifted education with extensive academic and practical experience in research and educational development.
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences remains committed to enhancing the quality of education and supporting scientific research as part of its mission to achieve sustainable development and empower innovative minds worldwide.
