12th Edition · 2026

UTU Awards

Celebrating academic excellence, innovation, and impact across ASEAN universities.

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About the Awards

Recognizing Excellence
Across ASEAN

The UTU Awards is Universitas Teuku Umar's premier recognition program for outstanding academic work, research, innovation, and creative achievement by students across Southeast Asia.

Established in 2015, this annual program brings together the brightest minds from ASEAN universities, evaluated by an expert jury in a rigorous three-stage selection process.

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12th

Edition

Since 2015

5+

Countries

Across ASEAN

12

Categories

Open for submissions

Prof. Dr. Nyak Amir, M.PdRector of Universitas Teuku Umar

Prof. Dr. Nyak Amir, M.Pd

Rector of Universitas Teuku Umar

Welcome Address

Greeting from the Rector

“The UTU Awards is ASEAN’s premier platform celebrating bold student innovation, impactful research, and creative solutions in marine and agro-industry.”

Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, Warm greetings to all students, young researchers, and innovators across Southeast Asia. Universitas Teuku Umar is dedicated to advancing scientific excellence, pioneering research, and sustainable marine and agro-industrial innovation. The annual UTU Awards serves as an incubator and catalyst for visionary minds ready to tackle global challenges through original ideas and collaborative spirit. We welcome all eligible university students from ASEAN institutions to participate, showcase your breakthroughs, and compete with integrity and academic excellence. Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Guidebook & Requirements
Entrant Manual & Resources

Guidebook, Requirements & Formats

Everything you need to prepare your submission — eligibility rules, manuscript structure, presentation rules, and official downloadable templates.

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UTU Awards 2026 Guidebook

Download the complete handbook detailing competition tracks, timeline, scoring rubrics, blind review standards, and jury evaluation stages.

General Eligibility & ASEAN Participation
Proposal & Manuscript Formatting Rules
Blind Review & Anonymity Agreement
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Key Submission Requirements

📄 Manuscript FormatA4, Times New Roman 12pt, 1.15 line spacing, margins 4-3-3-3, PDF format.
👥 Team MembershipActive D3/D4/S1 students, 1-5 members per team, from ASEAN higher-education institutions.
🛡️ Anonymity GuaranteeEntries must not include names or university logos, for blind review.
✍️ Statement LetterAn originality statement letter with a Rp 10,000 stamp duty must be attached.

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Surat Pernyataan OrisinalitasDOCX Format
Format Proposal & MakalahDOCX Format
Schedule

Key Dates — 2026

  1. Registration Opens

    Aug 2026

  2. Submission Period

    Sep – Oct 2026

    Open now

  3. Judging Round

    Nov 2026

  4. Live Presentation

    Dec 2026

  5. Winners Announced

    Jan 2027

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