- We have established research professor positions under the Academy to enable scientists who are internationally recognised in their fields to dedicate themselves more to their research for a given period of time.
- We organise the selection and public presentation of the laureates of National Research Awards.
- We present the academy member Mihhail Bronštein Awards in Economics to recognise the theoretical advancements of Estonian economists and their successful applications.
- In collaboration with the Council of Estonian Annual Conference of the Humanities we organise the presentation of annual awards in the humanities to recognise groundbreaking and fundamental research of Estonian humanities scholars.
- In cooperation with the academies of sciences of the Baltic States and National Commissions for UNESCO, we award ‘Women in Science’ fellowships to help increase the visibility of female scientists, promote gender equality in the scientific world and inspire future generations of researchers.
- We organise the contest ‘Science in Three Minutes’ for young researchers, with the main goal of providing them with professional training and practical experience in public speaking and introducing their scientific work.
- We award special prizes of the President of the Academy (π-prizes) to high school and university students within the framework of national science contests to recognise talented young people and encourage them to pursue a career in science.
- We support young researchers’ participation in meetings with Nobel Prize laureates in Lindau.
- We support research conducted by young Estonian researchers, master’s and doctoral students through the Estonian Academy of Sciences Foundation.
- In cooperation with the Estonian Research Council, we present the Estonian Science Popularisation Awards.
- We award various medals to recognise contributions to advancing Estonian science and fulfilling the Academy’s objectives, as well as for outstanding achievements in science.