Take the pre-nomination assessment: Defining the Future of Academic Leadership.

SoftwareVerdict and the USBAC are benchmarking the world’s most forward-thinking universities. Is your institution setting the global standard, or merely following the trend?

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Validate Your Institutional Maturity

You have completed the initial diagnostic against the GRID Framework. The data indicates that your institution is operating at a level of strategic maturity consistent with global leadership.

The GSI Awards 2026 is not an open-access listing; it is an exclusive index reserved for institutions that demonstrate enterprise-grade integration and academic sovereignty. You can now proceed with the Nomination or reach out to our team if you need help with standards.

Proceed to Formal Nomination

Estimated duration in finalization: 2-4 weeks upon submission.

Consult with a Strategy Lead

Not ready to nominate? Connect with our team to align your institutional roadmap with USBAC global standards.

The Value of Inclusion

Strategic Benchmarking: Receive a proprietary analysis relative to the global top 20.
Global Brand Equity: Secure your position in the defining industry publication.
Trust Signal: Leverage the Gold Standard mark to accelerate enrollment.