Honors • Early Career Researchers

Young Professional Award

Recognizing exceptional research excellence, algorithmic novelty, and computational impact by early-career scientists and scholars under 35 years of age.

Prestigious Recognition

About the YPA Award

The METASOFT Young Professional Award (YPA) aims to encourage early-career scholars, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral researchers. It acknowledges pioneering work in Metaheuristics, Smart Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Computing Technologies.

Key Award Highlights
  • Formal Certificate of Merit presented at the Valedictory Session.
  • Cash Honorarium & Commemorative Glass Trophy.
  • Feature on the official METASOFT Conference portal & archives.
  • Complimentary invitation to exclusive networking banquets.
Application Requirements

Eligibility & Conditions

Candidates applying for the Young Professional Award must fulfill the following mandatory prerequisites at the time of submission:

  • Age Limit: The primary author/presenter must be under 35 years of age as of December 31, 2026.
  • Accepted Paper: The candidate must be the first author of a full research paper accepted for METASOFT 2026.
  • Author Registration: The applicant must complete author registration and present the paper during the scheduled technical track.
  • Original Contribution: The submitted manuscript must demonstrate high technical novelty, methodological rigor, and low similarity index (<15%).
Selection Methodology

Evaluation Procedure

All eligible submissions undergo a multi-tier review process evaluated by an international panel of chairs:

1
Peer Review Scoring

Initial screening based on blind peer-review scores, algorithmic complexity, and referee recommendations.

2
Special YPA Session

Shortlisted candidates deliver a presentation before the YPA Award Jury during a dedicated conference session.

3
Final Jury Decision

Assessment based on presentation clarity, technical depth, question handling, and domain contribution.

How to Nominate

Application Process

Eligible authors can apply during regular paper submission or submit their nomination dossier to the award committee following paper acceptance:

  • Select the "Consider for Young Professional Award" checkbox in the CMT submission portal.
  • Attach proof of age (Passport / Government Identity Card) along with your camera-ready manuscript.
  • Include a short bio (max 250 words) emphasizing key research contributions.
Submit YPA Nomination Dossier