The “Koç University Rahmi M. Koç Medal of Science” recognizes the achievements of exceptional individuals of Turkish origin under the age of 50 who have shown outstanding success and significant progress in their field. The recipient is chosen by a special panel of academic experts. The medal is bestowed in alternating years in the fields of “Science, Engineering, and Health Sciences” and “Administrative Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Law”. Previous winners include Daron Acemoğlu and Filiz Garip.