The Inspiring Women in Science Awards 2023 (Up to $50,000)

The Inspiring Women in Science awards celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world.The scope of the awards reflects two award categories, that describe the work they recognise Science Outreach and Scientific Achievement.The aim of the awards, in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies, is to celebrate and support the achievements of  women in science, and of all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and who work to support women to stay in STEM careers around the world. STEM includes natural sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The prize is worth $50,000 USD to support women in science.

WORTH

• A prize of US $50,000
• An invitation to the award ceremony in London, with accommodation and travel expenses paid by the organizer. In the event that it is not possible or advisable to hold such a ceremony, an alternative virtual presentation or acknowledgement will be arranged.
• Coverage on nature.com
• An invitation to present their work or initiative to the scientists at The Estée Lauder Companies
• Mentoring through The Estée Lauder Companies
• The shortlisted applicants will be profiled on the Nature Award website and
• Have access to an exclusive mentoring and networking community site

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must self-identify as women. We use an inclusive definition of ‘woman’ and ‘women’. We welcome trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people.
• Applicants must hold a PhD degree or a medical degree, or other type of doctorate by dissertation. A PhD or doctorate by dissertation is a globally recognized postgraduate academic degree awarded by a university or higher education institution to a person who has submitted a thesis or dissertation, based on extensive and original research in their chosen field.
• Applicants must be within 10 years of completing their PhD degree or medical degree, or other type of doctorate by dissertation:
• Completion of their PhD (or medical degree) is defined as the date the PhD (or medical degree) or doctorate by dissertation was approved by the institutional panel following submission of their dissertation and/or oral examination. It is not the date of their graduation.
• Open to all nationalities

DEADLINE: May 8, 2023

To apply and for more information visit here