{"id":6441,"date":"2019-09-09T22:41:35","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T19:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/?page_id=6441"},"modified":"2025-07-22T14:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:43:16","slug":"research-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/en\/rtdi-culture\/research-award\/","title":{"rendered":"CYPRUS RESEARCH AWARDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='layer_slider_1'  class='avia-layerslider main_color avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  container_wrap sidebar_right'  style='height: 401px; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;'  ><\/div><div id='after_layer_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6441'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-33usy4-55a139988a7907c23fafcf4ba3311c0a\">\n.flex_column.av-33usy4-55a139988a7907c23fafcf4ba3311c0a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-33usy4-55a139988a7907c23fafcf4ba3311c0a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_layerslider  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kawit98e-2062a1519152ddf8ea95faebac9b6b25\">\n.av_promobox.av-kawit98e-2062a1519152ddf8ea95faebac9b6b25{\ncolor:#004e96;\nbackground:#f5f5f5;\nborder-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-kawit98e-2062a1519152ddf8ea95faebac9b6b25 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h5>Cyprus Research Awards<\/h5>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='diakekrimenos_erevnitis'  class='avia-section av-jzy5m69e-5027b436015e49d735f1b4da74b792e9 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_horizontal_gallery  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6441'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1xjb9o-dc25e58c9559ba2382ddbc04c486c9de\">\n.flex_column.av-1xjb9o-dc25e58c9559ba2382ddbc04c486c9de{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1xjb9o-dc25e58c9559ba2382ddbc04c486c9de av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kawk1kzl-6ada352e6b65c63925d000b95659cf69\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kawk1kzl-6ada352e6b65c63925d000b95659cf69{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kawk1kzl-6ada352e6b65c63925d000b95659cf69 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kawk1kzl-6ada352e6b65c63925d000b95659cf69 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kawk1kzl-6ada352e6b65c63925d000b95659cf69 av-special-heading-h6 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h6 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Cyprus Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher<\/h6><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy5nyi3-73d9f521fcc79861c4276ef70ec94123 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The <strong>\u201cCyprus Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher\u201d <\/strong>is granted to excellent scientists with extensive research experience, who conduct research in Cyprus and<br \/>\ncan demonstrate recent, significant and internationally recognized research results. The Award aims to appraise and promote the work and personality of these distinguished<br \/>\nscientists, who honour Cyprus through their high-quality research and its impact.<\/p>\n<p>The Award provides the winner(s) with tangible support through a sponsorship of \u20ac60,000 for the employment of a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cCyprus Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher\u201d is awarded annually, in rotation, in the following thematic areas:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-mkfcs-7b8066721e6cddf1a433a00434b7ff5e sc-av_one_third av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkfcs-7b8066721e6cddf1a433a00434b7ff5e\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mkfcs-7b8066721e6cddf1a433a00434b7ff5e{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mkfcs-7b8066721e6cddf1a433a00434b7ff5e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\nbackground-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mkfcs-7b8066721e6cddf1a433a00434b7ff5e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy65cbm-a8d8c3a28cd28799495985b2e1011673 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6101\" src=\"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_LifeSciences.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_LifeSciences.png 62w, https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_LifeSciences-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><strong>Life Sciences<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkfcs-11-f88cd6e73bb9c98059b0b0ec170fd181\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mkfcs-11-f88cd6e73bb9c98059b0b0ec170fd181{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mkfcs-11-f88cd6e73bb9c98059b0b0ec170fd181{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\nbackground-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mkfcs-11-f88cd6e73bb9c98059b0b0ec170fd181 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy65cbm-10-430b0d5a71a0b2f9bf8fa787895ebb31 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6106\" src=\"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconPhysicalSciencesEngineering.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconPhysicalSciencesEngineering.png 62w, https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconPhysicalSciencesEngineering-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><strong>Physical Sciences &amp; Engineering<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkfcs-9-b87683cb7b02c34bb262428cfd7124c8\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mkfcs-9-b87683cb7b02c34bb262428cfd7124c8{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mkfcs-9-b87683cb7b02c34bb262428cfd7124c8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\nbackground-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mkfcs-9-b87683cb7b02c34bb262428cfd7124c8 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy65cbm-8-e0783a3f01ac4189fe8acc7ba3544641 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6108\" src=\"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconSocialSciencesHumanities.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconSocialSciencesHumanities.png 62w, https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconSocialSciencesHumanities-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><strong>Social Sciences &amp; Humanities<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2it4po-a120e1430129577dc99fd17e9a1cd37c\">\n#top .flex_column.av-2it4po-a120e1430129577dc99fd17e9a1cd37c{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-2it4po-a120e1430129577dc99fd17e9a1cd37c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-2it4po-a120e1430129577dc99fd17e9a1cd37c{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2it4po-a120e1430129577dc99fd17e9a1cd37c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-jz9m2ssy-ad65817b2d055f7736c423cd3e200f08  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4i9tw9-b3d4984d13fa7e55b34817681cc4cac8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Nomination\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Nomination\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Nomination\">Nomination<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>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\u2019 career so far and their leadership abilities.<\/p>\n<p>The nominated researchers must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hold a PhD degree,<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>have been working and living in Cyprus on a permanent basis for the last three (3) years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2zjnyx-bf9c1e9c5145c063930bb79cd63c9970'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Evaluation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Evaluation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Evaluation\">Evaluation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The evaluation of the nominations is carried out by an Expert Evaluation Committee<br \/>\n(EEC). The Committee consists of permanent members (members of the Board of<br \/>\nDirectors of the RIF) and temporary members selected on the basis of the annual thematic<br \/>\narea for the Award.<\/p>\n<p>The Evaluation criteria are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality of the Research Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Publications in notable international scientific journals, books, chapters in books or monographs and presentations in high impact international conferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Overall Career<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Awards and honorary distinctions, member of scientific boards and academies.<\/li>\n<li>Important collaborations with distinguished researchers\/entities abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Leadership skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership skills and ability to inspire the next generation of researchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2021 Call for Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Call for Nominations for the \u201cCyprus Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher\u201d can be found on the IRIS portal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kaxkeklm-1542733fb92843d5f545286829fc7399\">\n.av-horizontal-gallery.av-kaxkeklm-1542733fb92843d5f545286829fc7399{\npadding:3% 0px;;\n}\n.av-horizontal-gallery.av-kaxkeklm-1542733fb92843d5f545286829fc7399 .av-horizontal-gallery-inner{\npadding-bottom:20%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-horizontal-gallery 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avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_horizontal_gallery  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6441'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1xjb9o-13-b434f998f55e31dc2a383008a17e0426\">\n.flex_column.av-1xjb9o-13-b434f998f55e31dc2a383008a17e0426{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1xjb9o-13-b434f998f55e31dc2a383008a17e0426 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-17  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kawjwnrc-73d6a8eb6544e5e1456209732876d3de\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kawjwnrc-73d6a8eb6544e5e1456209732876d3de{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kawjwnrc-73d6a8eb6544e5e1456209732876d3de .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kawjwnrc-73d6a8eb6544e5e1456209732876d3de .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kawjwnrc-73d6a8eb6544e5e1456209732876d3de av-special-heading-h6 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-18  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h6 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Cyprus Research Award \u2013 Young Researcher<\/h6><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy5nyi3-12-097f1bd1635c4de410966e97fb8fe835 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The \u201cCyprus Research Award \u2013 Young Researcher\u201d is awarded to young researchers<br \/>\nthat have demonstrated the ability to perform high quality research. The Award aims<br \/>\nto highlight the research activity, achievements and personality of young scientists<br \/>\nundertaking research in Cyprus, who have shown an ability to produce significant and<br \/>\ninternationally recognized results from the early stages of their career.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the Award aims to actively support young researchers, facilitating the continuation of their work and research career, by providing funding of \u20ac60.000 to the winners. The <strong>\u201cCyprus Research Award \u2013 Young Researcher\u201d<\/strong> is awarded annually in each of the following thematic areas:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-mkfcs-7-9d190b6ada70b610001976f7f6c80806 sc-av_one_third av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkfcs-7-9d190b6ada70b610001976f7f6c80806\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mkfcs-7-9d190b6ada70b610001976f7f6c80806{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mkfcs-7-9d190b6ada70b610001976f7f6c80806{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\nbackground-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mkfcs-7-9d190b6ada70b610001976f7f6c80806 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy65cbm-6-1cdb20805db5008eb5d16c84cdd17b65 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6101\" src=\"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_LifeSciences.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_LifeSciences.png 62w, https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_LifeSciences-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><strong>Life Sciences <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkfcs-4-0eeda51ef11292c6d6b05a538d8d69cb\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mkfcs-4-0eeda51ef11292c6d6b05a538d8d69cb{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mkfcs-4-0eeda51ef11292c6d6b05a538d8d69cb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\nbackground-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mkfcs-4-0eeda51ef11292c6d6b05a538d8d69cb av_one_third  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy65cbm-3-cb0c46060902b55ef42a2b23e1d6cbca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6106\" src=\"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconPhysicalSciencesEngineering.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconPhysicalSciencesEngineering.png 62w, https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconPhysicalSciencesEngineering-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><strong>Physical Sciences &amp; Engineering<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkfcs-2-8edd24276bccb92b2db95506986b9568\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mkfcs-2-8edd24276bccb92b2db95506986b9568{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mkfcs-2-8edd24276bccb92b2db95506986b9568{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:15px 15px 15px 15px;\nbackground-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mkfcs-2-8edd24276bccb92b2db95506986b9568 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzy65cbm-1-9047f1b482e8d16bf8818d31e7068832 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6108\" src=\"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconSocialSciencesHumanities.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"62\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconSocialSciencesHumanities.png 62w, https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/iconSocialSciencesHumanities-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><strong>Social Sciences &amp; Humanities<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2q937t-dbbac91b3814ec70166e230df3bef279\">\n#top .flex_column.av-2q937t-dbbac91b3814ec70166e230df3bef279{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-2q937t-dbbac91b3814ec70166e230df3bef279{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-2q937t-dbbac91b3814ec70166e230df3bef279{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2q937t-dbbac91b3814ec70166e230df3bef279 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-knpuypq6-87b29771f856199e156584cfa45cc500  avia-builder-el-27  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-knpuxs8b-29b6899505a79850f3e4332f1d6c9176'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Nomination\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Nomination\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Nomination\">Nomination<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The young researchers must be nominated by another person or body, via the submission of a short, online nomination form.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The nominated researchers should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hold a PhD degree on the announcement date of the Call,<\/li>\n<li>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 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0of February 2013 and the 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0of February 2020 inclusive)<\/li>\n<li>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 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0April 2018 and the 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0of April 2021 inclusive)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extensions are possible under certain circumstances for career breaks for maternity or paternity leave, military service or documented sick leave<sup>[1]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-knpuyooa-0a8d71134e23886d90ef98a1ebcd75fe'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Evaluation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Evaluation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Evaluation\">Evaluation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evaluation Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the evaluation, the following three\u00a0<u>criteria<\/u>\u00a0are applicable:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Research Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality of the most important results of the Young Researcher\u2019s research activity and their importance at an international level.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Publications in distinguished scientific journals, publication of a book, book chapters or monographs and presentations in high impact international conferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Curriculum Vitae<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualifications and achievements of the Young Researcher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Future Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The suggested framework of activity for the continuation of the Young Researcher\u2019s work in the coming years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2021\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Call for Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Call for Nominations for the \u201cCyprus Research Award \u2013 Young Researcher\u201d on the IRIS portal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='neos_erevnitis'  class='avia-section av-av_section-569628ca6334518004335566bb8ff09a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6441'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-29  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdegu90f-c0a06df5826c57cbdbdf6b61c93f453e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mdegu90f-c0a06df5826c57cbdbdf6b61c93f453e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mdegu90f-c0a06df5826c57cbdbdf6b61c93f453e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mdegu90f-c0a06df5826c57cbdbdf6b61c93f453e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mdegu90f-c0a06df5826c57cbdbdf6b61c93f453e av-special-heading-h6 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-30  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h6 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Commercial Exploitation of Research Results Award<\/h6><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdeguf3a-d175892560a0f3d85c9b77a39ef5e417 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>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 \u20ac60.000 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\u2019s\u00a0 commercialization readiness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-d8b8e1ab91b489201c58c72e1032091a\">\n#top .flex_column.av-av_one_full-d8b8e1ab91b489201c58c72e1032091a{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-d8b8e1ab91b489201c58c72e1032091a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-av_one_full-d8b8e1ab91b489201c58c72e1032091a{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-d8b8e1ab91b489201c58c72e1032091a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-mdeguvh9-a1c297bb690b83616c4bab7a34bcc130  avia-builder-el-33  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mdeguo4p-965f51c5c80c9108a9a025cc5cb409a5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Nomination\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Nomination\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Nomination\">Nomination<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The nominated researchers should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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 \u20ac25,000, (ii) the establishment of a start-up<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a> 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 \u20ac40,000 from private investors or has placed products\/services on the market and has revenues of at least \u20ac25,000. Note that own investments, or sponsorship income as private investment are not taken into account as revenue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">[1]<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mdeguuu5-303cfca0763bb921c115c3324e17f9e5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Evaluation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Evaluation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Evaluation\">Evaluation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The evaluation will be carried out by an Evaluation Committee (EC).<\/p>\n<p>For the evaluation, the following three <u>criteria<\/u> are applicable:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Commercial Success: <\/strong>The extent to which the research results have been successfully commercialized and have generated revenue or economic value.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The commercial application of the research results are already in the market and amount of revenue generated.<\/li>\n<li>The commercial application has been licensed to an operating company in the relevant market and amount of revenue generated.<\/li>\n<li>A start-up has been created to exploit the commercial application of the research results and amount of venture or angel investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Geographical scope: <\/strong>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)<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0 Collaboration: <\/strong>The extent to which the commercialization of the research results has involved collaboration between researchers, industry partners, and other stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Impact: <\/strong>The potential of the research results to make a positive social impact, e.g. by addressing environmental, health, or societal challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product\/Service mix: <\/strong>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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future research and roadmap for further product development: <\/strong>Proposed framework of activities related to the continuation of the applicant&#8217;s research activity\/project in the coming years and the proposed plan (roadmap) for further product development, including IPRs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research activity and Curriculum Vitae of the candidate(s): <\/strong>quality, exploitation and exploitation of the candidate(s)&#8217; most important research results and their relevance and impact at international level. General qualifications and achievements of the candidate(s).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jzy6amkz-85e0d6183184cd6ab27b4f0b9104e557\">\n.avia-section.av-jzy6amkz-85e0d6183184cd6ab27b4f0b9104e557{\nbackground-color:#f5f5f5;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='vraveuthentes'  class='avia-section av-jzy6amkz-85e0d6183184cd6ab27b4f0b9104e557 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_horizontal_gallery  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6441'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kawjn76g-24d1109410bfb3c962cc63e4c573a197\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kawjn76g-24d1109410bfb3c962cc63e4c573a197{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kawjn76g-24d1109410bfb3c962cc63e4c573a197 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kawjn76g-24d1109410bfb3c962cc63e4c573a197 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kawjn76g-24d1109410bfb3c962cc63e4c573a197 av-special-heading-h6 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-35  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h6 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Winners<\/h6><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jzy6k7gz-111ecc0c857fc7d87427c88a9e471a39 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mdeaybe8-72b3fbf7becad21f0d5c806e89d8108e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2024\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2024\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2024\">2024<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Professor <strong>Georgios H. Georgiou<\/strong>, Director of the Center of Excellence in Intelligent, Efficient, and Sustainable Energy Solutions &#8221; PHAETHON\u00a0&#8221; at the University of Cyprus,<\/p>\n<p>Professor <strong>Jean Sciare<\/strong>, Director of the Center of Excellence for Climate and Atmospheric Research &#8220;CARE-C&#8221; at the Cyprus Institute.<\/p>\n<p>Young Researcher Award 2024 \u2013 Thematic Area &#8220;Physical Sciences and Engineering&#8221;: <strong>Dr. Simone Bacchio<\/strong>, PhD in Physics and Physical Sciences.<\/p>\n<p>Young Researcher Award 2024 \u2013 Thematic Area &#8220;Life Sciences&#8221;:\u00a0 <strong>Dr. Evelina Charidimo<\/strong>u, Assistant Professor at the University of Nicosia.<\/p>\n<p>Young Researcher Award 2024 \u2013 Thematic Area &#8220;Social Sciences and Humanities&#8221;:\u00a0 <strong>Dr. Penelope Constantinou<\/strong>, Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher.<\/p>\n<p>Award for Commercial Exploitation of Research Results 2024:\u00a0 <strong>Dr. Irini Sargiannidou<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, and her team, Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ls0g79wb-1b2160628feb236bf03e545e8413b2e5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2023\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2023\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2023\">2023<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher Award 2023:\u00a0 Professor Leonidas A. Phylactou, Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Head of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cing.ac.cy\/easyconsole.cfm\/id\/337\">Molecular Genetics, Function &amp; Therapy Department<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2023 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u00bb:\u00a0 Dr<strong>. Chrysovalantis Voutouri<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2023 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00ab Life Sciences \u00bb: Dr<strong>. Fotios Mpekris<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2023 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abSocial Sciences and Humanities\u00bb: Dr<strong>. George P. Georgiou<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Commercial Exploitation of Research Results Award 2023: Dr<strong>. Alexis Kyriacou<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> Founder and CEO of LELANTUS Innovations Ltd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ls0g6sez-a2779372e1efabffea6dae6d74e9344a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2022\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2022\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2022\">2022<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher Award 2022 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abSocial Sciences and Humanities\u00bb:\u00a0Dr. Thilo Rehren, G. Leventis Professor for Archaeological Sciences and Director of the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center.<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2022 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u00bb:\u00a0 Dr. Lenos Hadjidemetriou<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2022 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00ab Life Sciences \u00bb: Vasileia Tamamouna<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2022 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abSocial Sciences and Humanities \u03c2\u00bb: Dr. Ioanna Hadjiyianni<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ls0g6hjh-c2904be338aa2b33159302b156160aab'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2021\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2021\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2021\">2021<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher Award 2021 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u00bb:\u00a0 Dr. Triantafyllos Stylianopoulos, Associate Professor,<br \/>\nDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Head of the Cancer Biophysics Laboratory.<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2021 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u00bb: Dr. Andreas Theodosiou<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2021 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abLife Sciences\u00bb: Dr. Marianna Prokopi<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher Award 2021 \u2013 Thematic Area \u00abSocial Sciences and Humanities\u00bb: Kyriacos Antoniou<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-knr5xpn8-8f3069acb90232c02d7fe5e7b914e96b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2020\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2020\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2020\">2020<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div>\n<ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher 2020 \u2013 \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Leontios Kostrikkis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2020 \u2013 \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d: <strong>Dr Kyriacos Hadjiyiannakou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2020 \u2013 \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong>Dr Anastasia Constantinidou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2020 \u2013 \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Angelos Kassianos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-dfwmbd-23bee02b3a0c74ad1ffc78a043154139'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2019\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2019\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2019\">2019<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher 2019 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Timotheos Papadopoulos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2019 &#8211; \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d: <strong>Dr Andreas Stylianou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2019 &#8211; \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong>Dr Chrystalla Antoniou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2019 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Venetia Argyropoulou. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-c6466h-719999ce4836eeb7dc7ef1c875ecbdc0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2018\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2018\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2018\">2018<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Cyprus Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher 2018 (thematic area: \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d): Dr Constantia Alexandrou.<\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2018 &#8211; \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d: <strong>Dr Athos Agapiou and Dr Konstantinos Manousakis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2018 &#8211; \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong>Dr Kyriaki Michaelidou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2018 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Theodora Moutsiou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b30ull-c7a79cb3ff61d778ac540b2e90b09158'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2017\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2017\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2017\">2017<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher 2017 &#8211; \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong>Dr Kleopas Kleopa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2017 &#8211; \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d: <strong>Dr Stelios Timotheou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2017 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Michael Lombardo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-vo6mx-d99df988b63e22bb7dbbae28e6b3f58d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2016\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2016\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2016\">2016<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher 2016 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Michalinos Zempylas and Dr Charidimos Tsoukas<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2016 &#8211; \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d: <strong>Dr Eleni Moushi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2016 &#8211; \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong>Dr Alexia Kagiava.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2016 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Demetrios Xefteris. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-qn2kp-17f3e5e39d5db16440c0b6f609278943'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2015\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2015\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2015\">2015<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher 2015 &#8211; \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d: <strong> Marios Polykarpou. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2015 &#8211; \u00ab\u03a6\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03ba\u03ad\u03c2 \u0395\u03c0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae\u03bc\u03b5\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u039c\u03b7\u03c7\u03b1\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u00bb: <strong>Dr Pavlos Stefanou. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2015 &#8211; \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong>Dr Panagiotis Papageorgis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2015 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Kalypso Iordanou. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-54ll2x-00b6f8d6efe1950f0ff8c53745a96a04'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2014\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2014\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2014\">2014<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher 2014 &#8211; \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong> Konstantinos Deltas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2014 &#8211; \u201cPhysical Sciences and Engineering\u201d: <strong>Dr Triantafyllos Stylianopoulos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2014 &#8211; \u201cLife Sciences\u201d: <strong>Dr Elisavet Papageorgiou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2014 &#8211; \u201cSocial Sciences and Humanities\u201d: <strong>Dr Thomas Papadopoulos.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4nmimh-6cea0fc98c82b50d93394a8b8aba4f53'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2013\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2013\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2013\">2013<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Distinguished Researcher 2013: <strong> Fofi Konstantinidou.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young Researcher 2013: <strong>Dr Ioannis Krikidis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-281njd-ed23f69c93d4bcf201df41abbc03618a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Research Awards 2007-2012\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Research Awards 2007-2012\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Research Awards 2007-2012\">Research Awards 2007-2012<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>During its first life cycle (2007-2012), the Research Award, was named \u201cResearch Award \u2013 Nicos Symeonides\u201d, in memory of the first Director General of the Research and Innovation Foundation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2011: <\/strong>Dr Despo Fatta &#8211; Kasinou<\/p>\n<p><strong>2010: <\/strong>Prof. Stavros Kasinos<\/p>\n<p><strong>2009: <\/strong>Dr Theodoros Zachariadis<\/p>\n<p><strong>2008: <\/strong>Dr Filippos Patsalis and Dr Loutmila Kousoulidou<\/p>\n<p><strong>2007: <\/strong>Dr Angelos M. Efstathiou, Dr Kostas N. Kosta, Mr Petros G. 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