December  2025

Golden Phage Arab Award 

The Golden Phage Arab Award (GPA Award) is a new initiative launched by Phage Arab.  This annual award honors the best Arab phage researchers in the MENA region.

 This award is dedicated to Arab researchers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region who have made exceptional contributions, demonstrated innovation, and had a significant impact in advancing the field of bacteriophage science and its applications.

By highlighting young talent, the award seeks to:

• Encourage early-career researchers to pursue excellence in phage research.

• Showcase the vital role of Arab scientists in shaping global scientific progress.

• Inspire the next generation of innovators in the MENA region.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be an Arab researcher affiliated with an academic, clinical, or industrial institution.

• applicant must be an early-career researcher, typically under 35 years of age  

• Have made significant contributions to the field of bacteriophage science (research publications, applied innovations, patents, or translational work).

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