UNESCO Hamdan Prize For Teacher Development: The call for nominations for the 2025-2026 edition is now open

The UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development is a prestigious award recognizing innovative practices in enhancing teaching and learning quality worldwide. Established in 2008, it supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education, a key UNESCO priority.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
– INTERNATIONAL OR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS: Active in teaching and learning
– GOVERNMENTAL OR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: Focused on education and research
– EDUCATIONAL OR RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS: Committed to improving teaching practices

SELECTION CRITERIA
To be considered, projects must:
– DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION: Promote quality and effectiveness in teaching
– BE EXEMPLARY: Inspire other programs and adaptable to different contexts
– SHOW IMPACT: Be ongoing for at least three years with measurable results


TIMELINE
– LAUNCH OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: July 2025
– APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 31, 2025
– SELECTION MEETING: February-March 2026
– AWARD CEREMONY: October 5, 2026 (World Teachers’ Day)

PRIZE DETAILS
– Award Amount: $300,000 (divided equally among three winners)
– Certificate: Each winner receives a certificate
– Increased Visibility: Laureates benefit from networking opportunities and international recognition

HOW TO APPLY
1. NOMINATION: Governments of UNESCO Member States via their National Commissions to UNESCO or NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO can nominate candidate projects.
2. APPLICATION: Nominated candidates complete and submit an account request form to access the full application form.
3. SUBMISSION: Candidates upload the nomination form and complete their full application online.

NOMINATION FORM LINK : https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2025/07/Hamdan-Prize-2025-26-nomination-form-en.pdf?hub=67388

APPLICATION FORM LINK: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlDWV631pOVBDowaF81Q3N5dUNVhFSEk1MllNVlcwVDM1VVhTVE02TDQyTyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl