Hamdan Award for the Best Medical College/Institute or Centre in the Arab World

The prize amount is AED One Million (AED 1,000,000) equivalents to US$ 271,880 to be awarded equally to 2 institutions from the Arab World (AED 500,000) (US$ 135,940) each.

This award is for a prominent institution in Arab countries. The objective is to provide an incentive for the development of excellence in research and education in Arab countries to enable them to conform with international standards and compete effectively with other international institutions.

Rules and Regulations

• Nominations should include the following:
  
  1. A letter of nomination from a nominating body in which reasons for nomination for the Award are mentioned.
  2. Detailed research profile of the institution to include its background, services provided, important research work published and list of prominent individuals trained at the institution.
  3. The nominated institutions' mailing addresses, telephones fax and e-mail.
  4. Justification for nomination (please provide evidence showing that the nominated institution is outstanding and has significantly contributed to the development of medicine & science. Include all supporting evidence such as field reports and external reports.
  5. Previous awards, honours, or recognition received (Please state the name, nature, source, and date of each.)
  6. Five copies of the whole dossier.
• Only medical colleges, institutions or medical centres from Arab countries nominated by recognised medical organisations and groups shall be considered for the Award.
• Each organisation shall nominate a maximum of 3 institutions.
• Medical colleges/institutions or centres with a proven track record and in the forefront of innovations in research, education and health services shall be considered.
• Nomination papers/work submitted to the General Secretariat shall not be returned whether or not the nominees win the Award.
• The last date for receiving the completed nominated is December 31, 2007.
• The winning institution's name(s) shall be announced in a Press Conference held in Dubai during September 2008 and the Award shall be presented in an official ceremony to be held in Dubai on November 25th, 2008.
• The Award shall consist of:
  
  1. A trophy carrying the winning institution's name.
  2. A certificate in the winning institution's name containing the name of the Award.
  3. A total sum of AED one million (AED 1,000,000) to be awarded equally to 2 institutions from the Arab World (AED 500,000) each.
• The winning institution's representative shall be provided with a return business class air ticket, accommodation and visa to attend the Award Presentation Ceremony.

Contact Address:

The General Secretariat
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences
P.O.Box: 22252
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 3986777
Fax: +9714 3984579 / 3980999
Email: shhaward@emirates.net.ae