Award Vision
To become the leading institutional benchmark for research quality and integrity in health services, driving evidence that improves patient care.
Award Cycle 2026–2027
Research and Innovation Excellence Award 2026–2027
The Research and Innovation Excellence Award exists to increase both the quantity and the quality of clinical research within the Ministry, and to make research a visible route to professional standing rather than an unrewarded burden.
Clinical Research · Oral Presentations · Posters — every entry is scored on 100 points, with an ethics gate applied before any scientific scoring.
- Date
- Sunday, 24 January 2027
- Time
- 8:00 AM – 4:50 PM
- Venue
- Venue to be announced
- Track 01
- Research Excellence
- Track 02
- Oral Presentation
- Track 03
- Poster
- Track 04
- Research Department
Vision & Mission
Research excellence as an institutional discipline
The Research and Innovation Excellence Award 2026–2027 is an institutional initiative of the Research & Innovation Institute recognising rigorous, high-impact health research across the Ministry of Defense Health Services.
Award Mission
To recognise and support researchers by providing a transparent, governed platform that evaluates research on scientific merit, method quality and clinical impact.
Award Index
Explore the Award
Each part of the Award is presented on its own page — from the objectives and tracks through to evaluation, recognition and the official Guidelines.
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About
The purpose of the Award, its focus, and the Institute's vision and mission.
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Objectives
The five objectives guiding the Award and the standards it aims to raise.
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Award Tracks
Research Excellence, Oral Presentation, Poster and Research Department — the four Award tracks.
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Eligibility
The eligibility requirements screened before scientific evaluation begins.
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Timeline
The phases of the Award cycle, from opening of submissions to published results.
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Evaluation
The official 100-point rubric against which research submissions are assessed.
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Awards
The six Award categories and how results are approved and published.
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Guidelines
The official document setting out the Award tracks, cycle, rubrics and terms.
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Rewarding research that changes patient care
Submissions for the award cycle 2026–2027 are made through the applicant portal.