PhD Thesis Award
For an outstanding doctoral thesis distinguished by originality, rigour and contribution to the physical sciences.
View current call →Research excellence · Nigeria
Ideas that move science forward.
The NSPS Prizes recognise physical scientists whose research, scholarship and service create meaningful progress for society.
3Prize categories
4Calls in the archive
40+Applications recorded
1Shared scientific mission
The programme
Celebrating work with lasting scientific value.
Each distinction reflects a different chapter of a research career—from a remarkable doctoral thesis to sustained impact in the physical sciences.
Early Career Researcher Prize
Recognising an NSPS member building an exceptional body of research early in their scientific career.
NSPS membersExceptional Achievement
Honouring sustained research leadership and an extraordinary contribution to knowledge and society.
Research distinctionCurrent call
NSPS PhD Thesis Award 2027: Call for Applications
4TH EDITION - 2026/2027 CYCLE NSPS Best PhD Thesis Prize 2027 Call for Applications Recognising outstanding doctoral research across the five major areas of the Physical Sciences in Nigeria. APPLY NOW In its quest to promote the study, advancement and research of the Physical Sciences in Nigeria, the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) invites applications for the 4th Edition of the NSPS Best PhD Thesis Pri…
Archive
Calls through the years.
Browse eligibility windows, award details and past calls stored in the existing NSPS prize database.
2027
NSPS PhD Thesis Award 2027: Call for Applications
Eligible research period: 2026-2027
Open 2026NSPS PhD Thesis Award 2026: Call for Applications
Eligible research period: 2025
Archived 2025NSPS PhD Thesis Award 2024-2025: Call for Applications
Eligible research period: 2023-2024
Archived 2024NSPS PhD Thesis Award 2023: Call for Applications
Eligible research period: 2022-2023
ArchivedNews & recognition
Winner announcements.
Read the official NSPS PhD Thesis Prize results and meet the scholars recognised in each award cycle.
2026 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize Winners
Five scholars are recognised for exceptional doctoral research across mathematics, earth sciences, physics, chemistry and computer science.
Read announcement →2025 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize Winners
Meet the recipients recognised for exceptional doctoral research in the 2025 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize.
Read announcement →2023 NSPS PhD Thesis Prize Award Winners
Meet the four outstanding scholars whose doctoral research earned the 2023 Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences PhD Thesis Prize.
Read announcement →Hall of recognition
Meet the researchers behind the work.
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Mathematics & Statistics
Dr. Timilehin Gideon Shaba
Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara
Recognised work
New Derivation of q-Differential and q-Convolution Operators on Certain Subclasses of Analytic Functions.
Earth Sciences
Dr. Temitayo Olamide Ale
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo
Recognised work
Geotechnical, Geophysical and Hydrogeochemical Modelling of Contaminants Flow From Dumpsites Around Owo and Ikare-Akoko, Southwestern Nigeria.
Physics & Astronomy
Dr. Paul Oyeyiola Adesina
Redeemer's University, Ede, Osun
Recognised work
Vibrational Dynamics of Driven Oscillators with Phase-Modulated Potential Structures.
Chemistry
Dr. Temitope Ogunnupebi
Covenant University, Sango Ota, Ogun
Recognised work
Structure-Based Design and Synthesis of Benzimidazole, Benzothiazole and other Arylated Derivatives as Potential Antimicrobial and Insecticidal Agents.
Computer Science
Dr. Bello Alhaji Buhari
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna
Recognised work
Web-based User Authentication and Access Control: An Enhanced Multi-Factor Biometric Cryptographic Scheme.
2025 recipient
Mathematics & Statistics
Dr. Ezekiel Olaoluwa Omole
Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Recognised work
Formulation of Hermite-based block integrators for the numerical solution of second-order elliptic partial differential equations.
Prize governance
The committee behind the award.
Meet the scholars responsible for stewardship, eligibility review and the integrity of the prize process.
Chairman
Prof. Abdelghaffar Amoka Abdelmalik, FNSPS
Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Secretary
Dr. Shaba Timilehin Gideon
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State.
Member
Dr Adewumi Idowu ADEAGBO
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo.
Member
Dr. Abiodun O. Adeoye
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
Member
Dr. Adedokun Oluwaseun
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Member
Dr. Emmanuel Chidiebere Duru
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Member
Oluwatimilehin Joshua OLUWADARE
Federal University Oye-Ekiti