Meilės Lukšienės premija

The Meilės Lukšienės Prize is a named national award given for outstanding research and experimental (cultural, social) development in the fields of educology, culturology and Lithuanian studies. It may be awarded to an individual researcher/lecturer or to a collective. One prize is awarded every four years; the prize amount is set as a multiple of the national base social benefit.

Monetary award equal to 120 base social benefit units and formal recognition as the named prize laureate.

The prize may be awarded to an individual scientist, lecturer or researcher, or to a collective, for scientific research and experimental development in the stated fields. Candidates must be nominated by Lithuanian higher education institution senates, academic councils, research institute scientific councils or scientific associations.

Authorized nominating bodies submit documentation including the research/experimental work (MTEP), the completed nomination form, the nominating body's session excerpt or a prominent scientist's recommendation, list of printed scientific works and CV; documents must be submitted by October 1 of the prize year. Results are published by December 1 of that year.