Sabri Ülker Foundation's "Future Science Leader Award" Draws Global Interest
The "Sabri Ülker Future Science Leader Award," organized by the Sabri Ülker Foundation for the 10th time this year under its vision of "supporting science to serve humanity," is drawing attention with a high volume of applications from young scientists across different regions of the world.
The "Sabri Ülker Future Science Leader Award," which the Sabri Ülker Foundation is holding for the tenth time this year with the vision of "supporting science for the service of humanity," is drawing attention with strong applications from young scientists across different parts of the world.
The application process for the "Sabri Ülker Future Science Leader Award," organized to encourage innovative scientific work in nutrition, food research and public health, has received strong responses in the international scientific community. In addition to Turkey, scientists from many countries including the United Kingdom, India, Spain and Ghana are entering their projects in the competition.
Applications accepted until 31 January 2026
Applications for the award program will be accepted until 31 January 2026, and the process will be evaluated by an international selection committee composed of leading academics from around the world.
This year, the expanded global scope of the award emphasizes "discovering the future science leader," while also bringing important diversity to the application profile. Candidates can participate in the process through both direct application and nomination methods.
International selection committee represents strong scientific authority
The award draws attention not only for its application diversity but also for its evaluation mechanism. The selection committee that will determine the winner includes academics from Turkey, the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom and Singapore who are regarded as references in their respective fields.
The selection committee members are:
-Prof. Dr. F. Nur Baran Aksakal
-Prof. Dr. Serhat Ünal
-Prof. Dr. Zehra Büyüktuncel
-Prof. Dr. Jeya Kumar Henry
-Prof. Dr. John Mathers
-Prof. Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge
-Prof. Dr. Walter Ricciardi
Applications will be evaluated according to criteria such as the level of scientific innovation, impact on public health, support through peer-reviewed publications and potential contribution to implementation.
Award of USD 100,000
As a result of the evaluation, the scientist deemed worthy of the award will receive a prize worth USD 100,000.
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