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Cyprus Research Awards

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in the frame of its activities for recognizing and rewarding research excellence, has established an annual Research Award for Cyprus since 2007. In 2013, the Award was modified, in order to reward young and more experienced researchers separately, in a parallel attempt to support early-career researchers and at the same time promote distinguished scientists in Cyprus.

Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher

The “Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” is granted to excellent scientists with extensive research experience, who conduct research in Cyprus and
can demonstrate recent, significant and internationally recognized research results. The Award aims to appraise and promote the work and personality of these distinguished
scientists, who honour Cyprus through their high-quality research and its impact.

The Award provides the winner(s) with tangible support through a sponsorship of €60,000 for the employment of a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher.

The “Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” is awarded annually, in rotation, in the following thematic areas:

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Social Sciences & Humanities

The distinguished researchers must be nominated by another person or body, via the submission of a short online form and are evaluated based on the quality of their research activity, the candidates’ career so far and their leadership abilities.

The nominated researchers must:

  • hold a PhD degree,
  • have a minimum of 7 years of research experience since the completion of their PhD and up to the announcement date of the Call, and
  • have been working and living in Cyprus on a permanent basis for the last three (3) years.

The nominated researchers may be of any nationality and must have been working in any Research Organization, Enterprise or other public or private entity located in the areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus.

The evaluation of the nominations is carried out by an Expert Evaluation Committee
(EEC). The Committee consists of permanent members (members of the Board of
Directors of the RIF) and temporary members selected on the basis of the annual thematic
area for the Award.

The Evaluation criteria are:

Quality of the Research Activity

  • Quality of the most important research results of the nominee, with emphasis on the last five (5) years, their importance and impact at an international level.
  • Evidence of the use and exploitation of the results of the research activity for the improvement of the quality of life in Cyprus, the wider European area or globally or/and the possibility of commercial exploitation, introduction in the international market and patent registration.
  • Publications in notable international scientific journals, books, chapters in books or monographs and presentations in high impact international conferences.

Overall Career

  • Awards and honorary distinctions, member of scientific boards and academies.
  • Important collaborations with distinguished researchers/entities abroad.

Leadership skills

  • Leadership skills and ability to inspire the next generation of researchers.

2021 Call for Nominations

The Call for Nominations for the “Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” can be found on the IRIS portal.

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Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher

The “Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher” is awarded to young researchers
that have demonstrated the ability to perform high quality research. The Award aims
to highlight the research activity, achievements and personality of young scientists
undertaking research in Cyprus, who have shown an ability to produce significant and
internationally recognized results from the early stages of their career.

In addition, the Award aims to actively support young researchers, facilitating the continuation of their work and research career, by providing funding of €60.000 to the winners. The “Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher” is awarded annually in each of the following thematic areas:

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Social Sciences & Humanities

The young researchers must be nominated by another person or body, via the submission of a short, online nomination form.

The nominated researchers are invited to present the work and results of their research activities and the importance of research results, their CV and a general framework for their future research activities, to be taken into account during the evaluation procedure.

The nominated researchers should:

  • hold a PhD degree on the announcement date of the Call,
  • have a maximum of seven (7) years of experience since the completion of their PhD and up to the announcement date of the Call (between the 7th of February 2013 and the 7th of February 2020 inclusive)
  • have been working and living in Cyprus on a permanent basis during the last three (3) years up to the announcement date of the Call (between the 16th April 2018 and the 16th of April 2021 inclusive)

Extensions are possible under certain circumstances for career breaks for maternity or paternity leave, military service or documented sick leave[1].

The nominated researchers may be of any nationality and must have been working in any Research Organization, Enterprise or other Public or Private Entity located in the areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus.

The evaluation of the nominations will be carried out by three (3) Evaluation Committee (EC). The Committees will consist of evaluators/experts from abroad selected on the basis of the thematic areas.

Evaluation Criteria

For the evaluation, the following three criteria are applicable:

1. Research Activity

  • Quality of the most important results of the Young Researcher’s research activity and their importance at an international level.
  • Evidence of the use and exploitation of the results of the research activity for the improvement of the quality of life in Cyprus and the wider European area or globally or/and the possibility of commercial exploitation, introduction in the international market and patent registration.
  • Publications in distinguished scientific journals, publication of a book, book chapters or monographs and presentations in high impact international conferences.

2. Curriculum Vitae

  • Qualifications and achievements of the Young Researcher.

3. Future Research

  • The suggested framework of activity for the continuation of the Young Researcher’s work in the coming years.

More information on the eligibility criteria, as well as the participation and evaluation procedure for the Cyprus Research Awards, are included in the annual Calls for Nominations.

2021 Call for Nominations

The Call for Nominations for the “Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher” on the IRIS portal.

Commercial Exploitation of Research Results Award

This Award will provide a reward for a scientist or a group of scientists who have demonstrated successful commercial exploitation of their research results. The Award grant of €60.000 may be used by the winner on a project of their choice to carry out research and development activities (TRL 4-8) aiming to improve the level of his/hers research’s  commercialization readiness.

The nominated researchers should:

  • have been working and living in Cyprus on a permanent basis during the last three (3) years up to the announcement date of the Call.
  • have demonstrated successful commercial exploitation of the results of his/her research in the field of Life Sciences or Physical Sciences and Engineering or Social Sciences and Humanities, as evidenced by at least one of the following during the Call announcement (i) the licensing of research results with revenues of at least €25,000, (ii) the establishment of a start-up[1] company (the definition of a start-up should be fulfilled during the Call announcement) developing technology with commercial application based on the results of research work (e.g. may be own research, licensing of intellectual IP) and which has at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for which beta testing has already been initiated by intended end-users as to its functionality, usability, and reliability and has secured funding of more than €40,000 from private investors or has placed products/services on the market and has revenues of at least €25,000. Note that own investments, or sponsorship income as private investment are not taken into account as revenue.

[1] It is noted that a Start-up is any small enterprise not listed in the stock exchange up to five years after its registration, which (a) has not taken over the activity of another enterprise, (b) has still not distributed profits, and (c) has not been incorporated through a merger. For eligible enterprises not subject to registration, the five-year period may be deemed to start from the time that the enterprise either starts its financial activity or becomes liable to pay tax for its financial activity. By way of derogation from point (c) of the first subparagraph, enterprises formed through a merger between undertakings eligible for aid under this Article shall also be considered eligible undertakings up to five years from the date of registration of the oldest enterprise participating in the merger.

The evaluation will be carried out by an Evaluation Committee (EC).

For the evaluation, the following three criteria are applicable:

  1. Commercial Success: The extent to which the research results have been successfully commercialized and have generated revenue or economic value.
    • The commercial application of the research results are already in the market and amount of revenue generated.
    • The commercial application has been licensed to an operating company in the relevant market and amount of revenue generated.
    • A start-up has been created to exploit the commercial application of the research results and amount of venture or angel investment.
  1. Geographical scope: the extent to which commercialisation takes place at the global level (national, regional, pan-European, world level where global is defined as multiple markets on each of at least two continents)
  2.   Collaboration: The extent to which the commercialization of the research results has involved collaboration between researchers, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
  3. Social Impact: The potential of the research results to make a positive social impact, e.g. by addressing environmental, health, or societal challenges.
  4. Product/Service mix: Whether the product/service developed and/or expected to be developed in the medium term is a single product/service or a range of products/services or a family of products/services (i.e. consisting of several product lines). Applicants should describe how the product/service mix has been identified, including the plan for the future development of new products/services based on the commercialised innovation.
  5. Future research and roadmap for further product development: Proposed framework of activities related to the continuation of the applicant’s research activity/project in the coming years and the proposed plan (roadmap) for further product development, including IPRs.
  6. Research activity and Curriculum Vitae of the candidate(s): quality, exploitation and exploitation of the candidate(s)’ most important research results and their relevance and impact at international level. General qualifications and achievements of the candidate(s).
Winners

Professor Georgios H. Georgiou, Director of the Center of Excellence in Intelligent, Efficient, and Sustainable Energy Solutions ” PHAETHON ” at the University of Cyprus,

Professor Jean Sciare, Director of the Center of Excellence for Climate and Atmospheric Research “CARE-C” at the Cyprus Institute.

Young Researcher Award 2024 – Thematic Area “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Dr. Simone Bacchio, PhD in Physics and Physical Sciences.

Young Researcher Award 2024 – Thematic Area “Life Sciences”:  Dr. Evelina Charidimou, Assistant Professor at the University of Nicosia.

Young Researcher Award 2024 – Thematic Area “Social Sciences and Humanities”:  Dr. Penelope Constantinou, Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher.

Award for Commercial Exploitation of Research Results 2024:  Dr. Irini Sargiannidou, Assistant Professor, and her team, Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics.

  • Distinguished Researcher Award 2023:  Professor Leonidas A. Phylactou, Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Head of the Molecular Genetics, Function & Therapy Department.
  • Young Researcher Award 2023 – Thematic Area «Physical Sciences and Engineering»:  Dr. Chrysovalantis Voutouri
  • Young Researcher Award 2023 – Thematic Area « Life Sciences »: Dr. Fotios Mpekris
  • Young Researcher Award 2023 – Thematic Area «Social Sciences and Humanities»: Dr. George P. Georgiou
  • Commercial Exploitation of Research Results Award 2023: Dr. Alexis Kyriacou, Founder and CEO of LELANTUS Innovations Ltd.
  • Distinguished Researcher Award 2022 – Thematic Area «Social Sciences and Humanities»: Dr. Thilo Rehren, G. Leventis Professor for Archaeological Sciences and Director of the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center.
  • Young Researcher Award 2022 – Thematic Area «Physical Sciences and Engineering»:  Dr. Lenos Hadjidemetriou
  • Young Researcher Award 2022 – Thematic Area « Life Sciences »: Vasileia Tamamouna
  • Young Researcher Award 2022 – Thematic Area «Social Sciences and Humanities ς»: Dr. Ioanna Hadjiyianni
  • Distinguished Researcher Award 2021 – Thematic Area «Physical Sciences and Engineering»:  Dr. Triantafyllos Stylianopoulos, Associate Professor,
    Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Head of the Cancer Biophysics Laboratory.
  • Young Researcher Award 2021 – Thematic Area «Physical Sciences and Engineering»: Dr. Andreas Theodosiou
  • Young Researcher Award 2021 – Thematic Area «Life Sciences»: Dr. Marianna Prokopi
  • Young Researcher Award 2021 – Thematic Area «Social Sciences and Humanities»: Kyriacos Antoniou
  • Distinguished Researcher 2020 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Leontios Kostrikkis.
  • Young Researcher 2020 – “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Dr Kyriacos Hadjiyiannakou.
  • Young Researcher 2020 – “Life Sciences”: Dr Anastasia Constantinidou.
  • Young Researcher 2020 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Angelos Kassianos.
  • Distinguished Researcher 2019 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Timotheos Papadopoulos.
  • Young Researcher 2019 – “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Dr Andreas Stylianou.
  • Young Researcher 2019 – “Life Sciences”: Dr Chrystalla Antoniou.
  • Young Researcher 2019 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Venetia Argyropoulou.
  • Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher 2018 (thematic area: “Physical Sciences and Engineering”): Dr Constantia Alexandrou.
  • Young Researcher 2018 – “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Dr Athos Agapiou and Dr Konstantinos Manousakis.
  • Young Researcher 2018 – “Life Sciences”: Dr Kyriaki Michaelidou.
  • Young Researcher 2018 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Theodora Moutsiou.
  • Distinguished Researcher 2017 – “Life Sciences”: Dr Kleopas Kleopa.
  • Young Researcher 2017 – “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Dr Stelios Timotheou.
  • Young Researcher 2017 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Michael Lombardo.
  • Distinguished Researcher 2016 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Michalinos Zempylas and Dr Charidimos Tsoukas.
  • Young Researcher 2016 – “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Dr Eleni Moushi.
  • Young Researcher 2016 – “Life Sciences”: Dr Alexia Kagiava.
  • Young Researcher 2016 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Demetrios Xefteris.
  • Distinguished Researcher 2015 – “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Marios Polykarpou.
  • Young Researcher 2015 – «Φυσικές Επιστήμες και Μηχανική»: Dr Pavlos Stefanou.
  • Young Researcher 2015 – “Life Sciences”: Dr Panagiotis Papageorgis.
  • Young Researcher 2015 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Kalypso Iordanou.
  • Distinguished Researcher 2014 – “Life Sciences”: Konstantinos Deltas.
  • Young Researcher 2014 – “Physical Sciences and Engineering”: Dr Triantafyllos Stylianopoulos.
  • Young Researcher 2014 – “Life Sciences”: Dr Elisavet Papageorgiou.
  • Young Researcher 2014 – “Social Sciences and Humanities”: Dr Thomas Papadopoulos.
  • Distinguished Researcher 2013: Fofi Konstantinidou.
  • Young Researcher 2013: Dr Ioannis Krikidis.

During its first life cycle (2007-2012), the Research Award, was named “Research Award – Nicos Symeonides”, in memory of the first Director General of the Research and Innovation Foundation.

2011: Dr Despo Fatta – Kasinou

2010: Prof. Stavros Kasinos

2009: Dr Theodoros Zachariadis

2008: Dr Filippos Patsalis and Dr Loutmila Kousoulidou

2007: Dr Angelos M. Efstathiou, Dr Kostas N. Kosta, Mr Petros G. Savva

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