Doha Islamic Finance Conference 2026 with Prizes of Up to QAR 100,000
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Doha Islamic Finance Conference Award 2026 is accepting nominations from researchers, academics, authors, experts, and innovators from around the world, with the aim of supporting and recognizing outstanding contributions in the fields of Islamic economics, Islamic finance, and financial innovation.
The award is one of the international awards and competitions specializing in Islamic economics and finance. It targets research, intellectual, and innovative works that make a meaningful contribution to the field and help advance knowledge and practices related to Islamic economics, including Islamic finance and banking, waqf and zakat, takaful, modern financial technologies, and the digital economy.
Award Categories
The award includes three main categories:
- Research Excellence in Islamic Economics.
- Best Book in Islamic Economics.
- Innovation in Islamic Economics.
Benefits
The prize amount varies depending on the category:
Research Excellence in Islamic Economics:
- First Place: QAR 35,000.
- Second Place: QAR 25,000.
- Third Place: QAR 15,000.
Best Book in Islamic Economics:
- A cash prize of QAR 50,000.
Innovation in Islamic Economics:
- A cash prize of QAR 100,000.
Eligibility criteria
Applications are open to:
- Researchers.
- Academics.
- Authors.
- Experts and specialists.
- Innovators.
- Postgraduate students.
- Applicants from around the world.
- Individuals submitting a work or project that fits one of the award categories.
- Applicants who are able to provide the required documents and materials through the nomination form.
Required Documents
The application generally requires:
- Completion of the online nomination form.
- A CV.
- A copy of the nominated work or project.
- Supporting documents or materials, where required depending on the award category.
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