Research Excellence

• Innovative thinking: Demonstration of originality and creativity in addressing research questions.
• National and international recognition of excellence: Awards, honors, invitations, and other peer esteem indicators.
• Collaborative engagement: Evidence of collaboration with external stakeholders, industry, or the community.
• Published outputs: Quality and quantity of publications (e.g., journal articles, books, conference papers).

Impact

• Encouragement and promotion of young researchers: Mentorship of students, postgraduates, and early-career researchers.
• Cultural, economic, and societal impact: Demonstrated contributions to culture, economy, or society through research.
• Research communication: Efforts to communicate research findings to diverse audiences, including non-specialists.

Career-Long Contributions

• Sustained excellence: Consistency and significance of high-level achievements over the course of the researcher's career.
• Leadership and influence: Evidence of leadership in the field, institution, or broader research community.
• Legacy: Contributions that have left a lasting impact on the field, institution, or society.