MCSoC 2026 Awards for Research Excellence
The 19th IEEE MCSoC 2026 will celebrate research excellence through a series of prestigious awards. Two Best Paper Awards, two Best Paper Runner-up Awards, and two Best Presentation Awards will be presented to recognize outstanding contributions and innovative work showcased during the conference.
Motivation for the Awards
As a flagship IEEE event, the MCSoC Forum is committed to honoring excellence and fostering global research collaboration. In line with the 2026 theme — Empowering Global Connections Through Microelectronics, Embedded Multicore SoCs, and Embedded AI — these awards celebrate authors whose work exemplifies innovation, clarity, and impact.
By recognizing exceptional contributions, the Forum aims to inspire continued advancement and strengthen the international research community across academia and industry.
Award Selection Criteria
- Best Paper Awards: Selected by the Award Committee based on originality, relevance, writing quality, and presentation effectiveness.
- Best Presentation Awards: Determined through combined voting by Session Chairs and attendees. The top two presentations will be honored.
Award Package
Each recipient of a Best Paper or Best Presentation Award will receive a certificate and a cash prize of 100 USD.
