(Flagship Award of the Foundation)
To recognise exceptional contribution to journalism, research, language, or intellectual life that reflects depth, integrity, and long-term impact.
The Ahmad Jawed Award is the highest honour of the Ahmad Jawed Research Foundation. It is conferred upon an individual whose work has significantly contributed to journalism, research, literature, history, or public thought, and whose career demonstrates intellectual honesty, courage, and service to society.
Citation
Medal / Trophy
Prize money (as decided by the Foundation)
Invited lecture or address (optional)
No open applications
Recipient selected by the Foundation Council / Jury
May be annual or biennial
To encourage critical thinking, research-oriented writing, and intellectual engagement, especially among students and young writers.
The Ahmad Jawed Essay Competition invites original, unpublished essays on themes related to journalism, language, history, culture, society, or contemporary public issues. The competition aims to promote clarity of thought, depth of research, and responsible expression.
Open to students, researchers, journalists, and independent writers
Essays may be submitted in Urdu, Hindi, or English (as decided)
Themes announced annually
Originality of thought
Research depth
Clarity of argument
Language and structure
First Prize – Certificate + Cash Prize
Second Prize – Certificate + Cash Prize
Third Prize – Certificate
Selected essays may be published by the Foundation
To recognise outstanding original research in journalism, language, history, culture, or social thought.
The Ahmad Jawed Research Excellence Award honours scholars, researchers, and practitioners whose work demonstrates intellectual depth, originality, and lasting contribution to knowledge and society.
Independent researchers
Academics
Senior journalists / writers
No age limit
Citation & medal
Research grant (optional)
Public lecture / publication opportunity
To encourage emerging researchers and thinkers.
The Ahmad Jawed Young Scholar Award recognises promising young scholars whose research shows clarity of thought, methodological strength, and commitment to serious inquiry in the humanities and social sciences.
Students, PhD scholars, early researchers
Age limit (optional, e.g., under 35)
Research potential
Original thinking
Academic discipline
To promote translation, preservation, and documentation of knowledge, especially in Urdu and Indian languages.
This award honours individuals or groups engaged in translating, documenting, or archiving important works of journalism, literature, history, or social thought, making knowledge accessible across languages and generations.
Translation projects
Archival work
Documentation of oral histories, journalism, or literature
To support serious, long-form, research-based journalism.
The Ahmad Jawed Journalism Fellowship supports journalists committed to ethical, investigative, and socially responsible journalism, encouraging research-driven reporting rooted in facts, history, and public interest.
Early to mid-career journalists
Print / digital / language media
Proposal-based selection
Financial grant
Mentorship (optional)
Publication or presentation support
