On the 12th Anniversary, for the First Time

Sinjab Academy Prize
In alignment with Sinjab Academy's vision and mission to nurture talent in ophthalmology, the Sinjab Academy Prize is a prestigious global award given annually to recognize eye care professionals who have made groundbreaking contributions through research and innovation.
Prize Categories
Addressing challenges in high-demand environments
Advances in diagnostics and treatment
Artificial Intelligence in ophthalmology
Improving eye care in under-resourced regions
Breakthroughs in Surgical Techniques
Selection Criteria
Winners will be selected by the Prize Board based on three key criteria:
Step 1 — Originality
Presenting novel approaches to eye care.
Step 2 — Innovation
Utilizing cutting-edge techniques or technology.
Step 3 — Remarkable Impact
Demonstrating measurable improvements in eye care.
Submissions Are Closed
Submissions for the 2026 Prize closed on 30 June 2026. The winners are announced at the ACADEMIA Prize ceremony that closes Academia Syria 2026 on 24 October. Each winner is awarded $1,500 and sponsored to attend the ESCRS Summer Meeting. The next call for submissions will be announced on this page.
Prize Board
Distinguished international leaders selecting prize recipients each year.

Mazen M. Sinjab
MD, MSc, ABOphth, PhD, FRCOphth (London), CertLRS (London), FRCSEd, SSBOEd

Abdul Aziz Badla
Syria

Adel Barbara

Ahmed H. Assaf
Professor of Ophthalmology, Ain Shams University
Egypt

Ahmed Mostafa Abdelrahman
Professor of Ophthalmology, Cairo University
Egypt

Cathleen McCabe
MD

Cosimo Mazzotta

David Chang

Francesco Carones
MD, Prof

Gdih Gdih
MD, FRCS-C

Hamza Almajidi
Iraq

Hatem Ammar
MD, Prof

Hossam Ziada
MD, Prof, FAICO

Mahfouth Bamashmos

Merab Dvali

Miltiadis Balidis
Greece

Mohamed Hosny
PhD, FRCS (Ed), Prof

Namrata Sharma

Nancy Al Raqqad

Olivier Prisant

Rohit Shetty
MD, PhD, Prof

Shady Awwad
MD, Associate Professor

Sheraz Daya
MD, FRCOphth

Sihem Lazrag
MD

Soosan Jacob

Tarek El-Naggar
MD, FRCS, Prof (Assistant Professor)

Tarek Sharaawy
Egypt