We are pleased to announce that the “Encyclopedia Outstanding Contributor Award” 2026 is now open for applications. We will award two outstanding contributors to the Encyclopedia platform (https://encyclopedia.pub/) and the Encyclopedia journal in 2026. After a thorough evaluation, the journal award committee, led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Raffaele Barretta, will select all eligible contributors. The winners will be announced in March 2027.

The Prize:
–CHF 300;
–An opportunity to publish one paper free of charge in the Encyclopedia journal before 31 December 2027, following peer review for each winner;
–An electronic certificate.

Application Deadline:
15 January 2027.

Document for Application:
–Curriculum vitae/resume (please contact our office if you require a template of the form).

Please send your curriculum vitae to our office before the deadline (encyclopedia@mdpi.com). The winners will be announced on the journal website in March 2027.

Kind regards,

Encyclopedia Editorial Office