Announcement on the Selection of International Bionic Science and Technology Award (IBSTA)

The International Bionic Science and Technology Award (IBSTA) represent the highest international award in field of bionic science and technology. The IBSTA is presented triennially, with 1 recipient selected each time. In accordance with the Selection Regulations of International Bionic Science and Technology Award (IBSTA), the 2026 selection process is now officially launched. Relevant details are as follows:

I. Eligibility Criteria

IBSTA aims to honor researchers who have achieved internationally recognized breakthrough contributions in bionic principles, or achieve bionic technological inventions that have significantly advanced global science and technology, economic development, and social progress.

II. Application Requirements

Applicants shall submit the IBSTA Application Form together with two nomination letters. Nominator shall be limited to International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE) Fellows, internationally recognized professors and scholars in the field of bionic science and technology, and previous recipients of the IBSTA. Self-nominations shall not be accepted.

III. Result Announcement

The final result will be announced on the official websites of the ISBE and International Academy of Bionic Science (IABS), and the award ceremony will be held during the 8th International Conference of Bionic Engineering when the winner will be presented with the certificate and monetary award.

VI. Application Submission

Application materials shall be submitted by email to: iabs@isbe-online.com.

The deadline for submission of application materials is July 30, 2026.

Appendix: Application Form for IBSTA

Application Form for IBSTA.docx

International Academy of Bionic Science