[1] He was awarded the 2021 John Maddox Prize as an early career researcher, by Sense about Science and Nature for his work on racial health inequalities.

The winners were chosen by an international panel of judges and were presented their awards following comments from Tracey Brown, director of Sense about Science, Nature editor-in-chief Magdalena Skipper and Bronwen Maddox, daughter of the late John Maddox.

[14] On receiving the award, Razai paid tribute to family members who had just fled Afghanistan.

"[15] In 2021, he received St George's University's excellence in public/civic engagement research award for his work to tackle ethnic and societal health disparities and inequalities.

[16] Razai also received an award during his training as a doctor for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic by Pulse magazine.