First of Its Kind in Pakistan
Public Health Faculty, Researchers, Mentors & Innovators
Platinum • Gold • Silver Accolades

Recognizing the Minds Shaping the Future of STEM Excellence

Pakistan’s landmark recognition specifically honoring Public Health faculty, laboratory and epidemiological researchers, academic mentors, and healthcare innovators who have contributed significantly across their specialties. Every candidate is evaluated through an independent, double-blind international peer review.

27th December 2026
International Conference at Iqra University, Karachi
Review Criteria & HoD Form

Dedicated to the Architects of Public Health and Life Sciences

Great scientific advances and transformative healthcare education do not happen in the abstract; they happen through the relentless dedication of university professors, laboratory investigators, research fellows, and public health innovators. The STEM Apex Awards 2026 celebrate individual commitment to academic mentorship, breakthrough epidemiology, and community health uplift.

Implemented by STEMConnect Global, the awards are strictly for individual practitioners, faculty, and researchers. We do not issue organizational or institutional trophies—every accolade is bestowed upon an individual whose work has created tangible, positive impact.

Individual Honors

Official Award Categories

Recognizing dedicated faculty, researchers, and mentors across three distinguished honor tiers: Platinum, Gold, and Silver.

Apex Educator

For university faculty, professors, and lecturers who bring medical and public health sciences to life through rigorous curriculum development and dedicated mentorship.

Faculty & Mentorship Platinum • Gold • Silver

STEM Visionary

Honoring active researchers, postdocs, and PhD scholars in Public Health who have contributed high-impact papers, patentable laboratory discoveries, or translational breakthroughs.

Research & Discovery Platinum • Gold • Silver

Bridge Builder

For innovators championing community public health equity, epidemiological awareness, preventative interventions, and accessible healthcare across underserved areas.

Community Healthcare Platinum • Gold • Silver

Future Leader

Celebrating postgraduates, fellows, and early-career public health scholars demonstrating high analytical leadership, scientific rigor, and community health problem-solving.

Early Career Achievement Platinum • Gold • Silver
Clear & Transparent Process

Nomination Criteria & Submission Guidelines

Nominees are encouraged to submit multiple supporting attachments. Every application requires an updated CV, verifiable academic & professional credentials, impact evidence, and an official Head of Department (HoD) endorsement letter.

1 Candidate CV

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic appointments, research projects, publications, laboratory roles, and public health mentorship history.

Required PDF / DOCX
2 Certificates

Academic medical/scientific degrees, honors, professional licensures, pedagogical awards, and accredited credentials. Multiple files supported.

Multi-Attachment Supported
3 Impact Evidence

Peer-reviewed papers, citation analytics, clinical trials, healthcare policy briefs, or public health intervention dossiers. Multiple files allowed.

Multiple Files / ZIP / PDF
MANDATORY
4 HoD Letter

Signed and stamped supporting endorsement letter on departmental letterhead from your Head of Department (HoD) or Dean affirming faculty standing.

Verified Letterhead Required
Shortlisting Matrix

100-Point Scoring Rubric

Every dossier is independently scored out of 100 points across four clear pillars before allocation to accolade tiers.

Shortlisting Cutoff: 70+ Points
Core Innovation 35 Pts

Originality & Research Depth

Depth of novel public health inquiry, high-index journal publications, patent breakthroughs, or innovative academic laboratory methodologies.

Tangible Evidence 30 Pts

Verifiable Impact

Documented citation footprint, measurable public health policy gains, community health improvements, or technology translation to healthcare practice.

Human Mentorship 20 Pts

Mentorship & Outreach

Nurturing early-career researchers, promoting healthcare equity across vulnerable demographics, and initiating multi-center scientific collaborations.

Institutional Trust 15 Pts

HoD Endorsement & Standing

Official letterhead endorsement from Head of Department, confirming professional standing, academic ethics, and departmental leadership.

Honor Tier Qualification Benchmarks

Platinum Apex 90 – 100 Pts

Reserved for national pioneers whose public health discoveries or academic leadership set an undisputed international benchmark.

Gold Apex 80 – 89 Pts

Bestowed upon exceptional faculty and researchers demonstrating sustained breakthroughs and high citation or curricular impact.

Silver Apex 70 – 79 Pts

Recognizing valuable contributions, dedicated departmental mentorship, and early-stage scientific progress exceeding 70 qualifying points.

Direct Submission Channel

All applications, documents, and HoD endorsement files are routed directly to our review secretariat at: awards@stemconnectonline.com

Uncompromising Fairness & Global Rigor

Evaluated by an Exclusively
International Jury

To guarantee absolute meritocracy and complete independence, the STEM Apex Awards dossiers are reviewed under a strict Double-Blind Peer-Review Process conducted by renowned global scholars and faculty leaders.

Emeritus Prof Collin Binns
Australia

Emeritus Prof Collin Binns

Curtin University

Senior Reviewer
Prof Wah Yun Low
Malaysia

Prof Wah Yun Low

Universiti Malaya

Senior Reviewer
Mua Lee Hua Young
United States

Mua Lee Hua Young

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Senior Reviewer
Dr. Chakema Carmack
United States

Dr. Chakema Carmack

University of Houston

Senior Reviewer
Prof. Dr. Victor Hoe Chee Wai Bin Abdullah
Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Victor Hoe Chee Wai

Universiti Malaya

Senior Reviewer
Prof. Nyoman Anita Damayanti
Indonesia

Prof. Nyoman Anita Damayanti

Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR)

Senior Reviewer

Double-Blind Protocol

Applicant identities and institutional affiliations are sanitized prior to evaluation to prevent unconscious bias.

Global Geographical Breadth

Jurors represent tier-one universities and cancer centers across Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the United States.

Rubric-Driven Merit

Independent scoring across academic discovery, public health impact, and community enrichment.

The Stage of Honor

International Conference 2026

The winners of the STEM Apex Awards 2026 will be honored in person during the prestigious International Conference hosted at Iqra University in Karachi on 27th December 2026.

Venue

Iqra University Main Campus, Karachi, Pakistan.

Date

Sunday, 27th December 2026.

Opportunity

Keynote presentations, panel discussions, and global networking.

Roadmap to Recognition

Official 2026 Timeline

Phase 1

September 1, 2026 – Call for Nominations Opens

Submissions open nationwide. Candidates, faculty members, and colleagues can prepare their dossier, CV, and HoD endorsement letter.

Phase 2

November 30, 2026 (Midnight PKT) – Nomination Deadline

The nomination portal closes. Dossiers are anonymized and handed to our International Peer-Review Committee.

Phase 3

December 12, 2026 – Shortlisted Finalists Announced

Announcement of shortlisted candidates across Platinum, Gold, and Silver categories following double-blind peer evaluations.

Phase 4

27th December 2026 – Grand Ceremony & Conference

Honoring the winners live during the International Conference at Iqra University, Karachi.