The general secretariat of the King Faisal Foundation announced the opening of the nomination process for the 47th edition of the King Faisal Prize 2025, according to a press release from the foundation.

According to the Secretary General of the PRF, Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail, the prize commissions chose as subjects this year:

Islamic Studies Prize: “Studies on the Antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula”.

Islamic Studies Prize: “Studies Dealing with Identity in Arabic Literature.”

Dr. Alsebail added that the subject of the medicine prize will be articulated around: Cellular Therapy" while the scientific prize will be awarded to "Physics", "As for the Service to Islam Prize, it will be granted to those who have played a pioneering role in the service of Islam and Muslims, intellectually, scientifically and socially, through various works, activities, programs and projects that have an impact on the Muslim community.

Finally, he stressed that “applications can be made by institutions, scientific centers and universities from September 1, 2023 until March 2024.

Applications can be sent by email (

[email protected] ), or through the official portal of the King Faisal Prize, ( www.kingfaisalprize.org/nominations ) indicates the foundation's press release.

For more information please visit our website ( www.kingfaisalprize.org ).

Since 1979, more than 290 scientists from 45 countries have won the King Faisal Prize, and several of its winners have gone on to win prestigious international awards.

The winner in each of the five branches of the prize will receive a patent made of fine paper written in Arabic calligraphy, a 24-carat gold medal weighing 200 grams and an amount of (200) thousand US dollars.

Source: Burkina Information Agency