This list of general science and technology awards is an index to articles about notable awards for general contributions to science and technology. These awards typically have broad scope, and may apply to many or all areas of science and/or technology. The list is organized by region and country of the sponsoring organization, but awards are not necessarily limited to people from that country.
Researchers who have distinguished themselves through their inventions, their scientific and technological innovations, their leadership in scientific development, and their contribution to Québec's economic growth[9]
Researchers in the pure and applied sciences whose work lies in fields outside biomedicine. These fields include the natural and physical sciences, engineering, and technology, and the agricultural sciences[10]
Medals for Chemistry, Computer and Cognitive Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Life Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics
Faculty researchers age 42 years and younger who work in the life sciences, chemical sciences, and physical sciences and engineering at institutions across the United States and postdoctoral researchers in the New York tri-state area
Authors whose reviews have synthesized extensive and difficult material, rendering a significant service to science and influencing the course of scientific thought
Individuals in science and engineering who have made important contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of behavioral and social sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics
Individual who, through public service activities in science and technology, has made an outstanding contribution toward the welfare of mankind and the Nation
Awards recognize those who embody, encourage, and promote the inclusion of women in technology. Awardees are leaders who inspire others to pursue and persist in technical careers.
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Young Scientist Award
Science Father
Notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental across seven categories: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Physics[15][16]
Outstanding achievements of contemporary researchers and scientists across six categories : Engineering and Computer Sciences, Humanities, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences[25]
Excellence in industry based research in the fields of science and technology across eight categories : Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical & Structural, Information & Communication and Materials Sciences
Excellence in the areas of science and technology across five categories : Agriculture, Biotechnology, Electronics & Information Technology, Engineering and Medicine [26]
Notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental across seven categories: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Physics[15][16]
Original and outstanding achievements in science and technology recognized as having advanced the frontiers of knowledge and served the cause of peace and prosperity for mankind[35]
The Prize for Engineering covers the entire field of basic engineering and applied technology, and is presented to people of Korean heritage whose accomplishments have contributed to the development of industry for greater prosperity for humanity.[41]
Creative and committed efforts of scholars, experts and artists who significantly contribute to the development of our society through their scholarly research and cultural activities[43]
"Encourage national interest and participation in creativity, talent development, sacrifice, and volunteerism, contributing to the country's development"[45]
Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (ko)
Foster honor and pride and create an environment in which people can focus on research and development by discovering and encouraging scientists and engineers with outstanding achievements who can represent South Korea.[46]
Science and technology breakthrough research and technological innovations that positively improve the quality of human life, and create a more equitable and sustainable world for future generations[49]
Undergraduate dissertation of high scientific standards concerning crucial issues related to the Bank of Albania and issues related to the macroeconomic and financial frames of the state
People who have promoted the technical sciences through their achievements or, as representatives of science, have opened up new paths through their research into technology[50]
Annually to researchers or a team of two to three researchers who have achieved an exceptional success in the area of knowledge exchange and impact for society[52]
Outstanding contribution to sustainable science within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, or technological sciences, either through interdisciplinary work or through work within one of these fields
Renowned scientists for significant advancements and scientific discoveries which shift cognitive boundaries and open new perspectives for research ...
Research in the field of mathematics, astronomy and astrophysics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, medical sciences, earth and space sciences or technological sciences
Traveller concerned with the study or practice of natural history, with a preference for those with an interest in nature photography, art or cinematography
Particular distinction in the promotion of scientific research, awarded sequentially to research workers in the Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Biological Sciences.[53]
People with a Scottish connection, who have achieved distinction and international repute in either Life Sciences, Physical and Engineering Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences or Business and Commerce
Notable contributions to Zoology, Botany, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography or Geography, where new knowledge has been gained through a personal visit to polar regions
Distinguished contributions by a young scientist under the age of 35 years for work done predominantly in Australia or which contributed to the advancement of Australian science
The Pearcey Medal is awarded annually to the individual who has made the greatest lifetime achievement and contribution to the ICT profession and industry in Australia
Exceptional contributions to the advancement and promotion of public awareness, knowledge and understanding ... in any field of science, mathematics, social science, or technology
^Les 14 Prix de Quebec" "Le prix Lionel-Boulet s'adresse aux chercheuses et aux chercheurs qui se sont distingués par leurs inventions, leurs innovations scientifiques et technologiques, leur leadership dans le développement scientifique et leur apport à la croissance économique du Québec."
^"Shri Om Prakash Bhasin Foundation for Science & Technology". National Academy Science Letters. 37 (5): 483–486. October 2014. doi:10.1007/s40009-014-0281-0. S2CID189869935.
^"Donald Knuth Wins Kyoto Prize". web.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2019-12-21. Donald E. Knuth, one of the founding fathers of computer science, has been awarded the 1996 Kyoto Prize, Japan's equivalent of the Nobel Prize and the country's highest private award for lifetime achievement.
^"Purpose". POSCO TJ Park Foundation. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
^"대한민국 최고 과학기술인상이란?". Top Scientist and Technologist Award of Korea (in Korean). Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
