Evaluation framework
A standardised 100-point assessment framework, supported by discipline-specific criteria where necessary.
Merit measured with
academic integrity.
Assessment should consider scholarly merit, research contribution and integrity—not simply the volume of publications.
Research quality and originality
Scholarly publications and research outputs
Research impact and contribution to knowledge
Innovation and practical application
Academic leadership and collaboration
Research ethics and integrity
A fair and contextual review.
Research quality must be judged on scholarly merit, not merely publication volume.
Journal quality must be verified; journal fees or indexing claims alone are not evidence of quality.
Citation metrics should be contextualised by discipline and career stage.
Authorship contributions must be verified.
Social and practical impact should be supported by credible evidence.
Research ethics should be a mandatory condition, not merely a numerical score.
Recognition benchmarks.
A score above a threshold does not automatically guarantee an award. Final decisions should also consider the comparative quality of nominees.