Nominations

• Nominations are accepted from universities, scientific institutions and research centers.
• Nominations are not accepted from individuals or political parties.
• Nominated works must be published, likely to benefit mankind and enrich human knowledge.
• Nominations are not accepted posthumously.
• Dissertations are not accepted.
• Research works for which potential laureates are nominated must be already published, of benefit to mankind, and of recognized enrichment to human knowledge.
• Posthumous nominations are not permitted.
• Laureates of King Faisal Prize shall not be awarded the Prize again.
• More than one candidate may be nominated, irrespective of their affiliation with the nominating institution.

All Categories

• An official letter of nomination for each nominee separately, adequately justifying the nomination and outlining the nominee’s achievements in the field of the Prize.
• Nominee’s contact information.

Islamic Studies and Arabic Language & Literature

• A list of nominated works; not exceeding five works.

Medicine and Science

• A list of nominated works; not exceeding ten works.

All Categories

• A detailed CV with a list of the nominee’s publications.
• Nominee’s general information form.
• A recent color-photo of the nominee with high resolution.
• A letter of commitment to present two lectures in his/her field of specialization, at academic institutions in the event s/he is awarded the Prize.

Islamic Studies, Arabic Language & Literature, Medicine, and Science

• A copy of each one of the nominated work.

• A certificate written in Arabic calligraphy featuring the laureate’s name with a brief description of the work for which s/he is awarded the Prize.
• A commemorative 24-carat, 200-gram gold medallion.
• A sum of SR 750,000 (US$ 200,000).

All Categories

• Nominations may be submitted digitally via KFP website.
• Nomination documents and nominated works shall not be returned.
• Any nomination not fulfilling all conditions and requirements shall be excluded.
• More than one laureate may share the Prize.
• The decision of the Prize’s selection committee is final.
• Nominations commence on September 1st for each year and close on March 31st of next year.
• Laureates will be announced in January, and awarded the prize during a ceremony held in Riyadh at a later date.

Service to Islam

• Nominations are judged exclusively on the basis of outstanding service to Islam and Muslims.

Islamic Studies, Arabic Language & Literature, Medicine, and Science

• Nominations are judged exclusively on the basis of scholarly merit.