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SONY WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD WITH NATURE

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Application Deadline: May 30, 2025, at 23:59 (UTC)

LOCATION: Japan

The aim is to recognize and celebrate the remarkable women spearheading advancements in technology, driving positive change for society and the planet. Spotlighting these achievements, we hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology. They will recognize three inspirational women in technology who are poised to redefine the future of their fields, positively impacting our society and the planet. At least one winner will be selected in early-career category each year.

ELIGIBILITY:

Early- to mid-career women researchers working in academia, at a research institution, or an affiliated university spinout are invited to apply. A PhD or equivalent is not required. ​

They embrace diversity and welcome applications from those identifying as women, including transgender women, genderqueer, and non-binary individuals.

Open to full- or part-time researchers within the field of technology. Whether you’re affiliated with a university, research institute, or university spinout—if you’re creating physical or digital tools and solutions, using mathematical and physical science to achieve practical goals, we encourage you to apply.

Women navigating the early stages of their career, having obtained their undergraduate degree within the last 15 years, or experienced professionals in the mid-career phase, having graduated between 15 to 25 years ago, are welcome to apply. A PhD or equivalent is not required.

BENEFIT:

$250,000 prize. Each of the three recipients of this award will be granted a significant prize to advance their research endeavors. Additionally, your work will be showcased on Nature.com, amplifying its impact and fostering collaborations on a global scale. ​

All finalists will be featured on Nature.com and will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo.

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KUWAIT FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AL-SUMAIT PRIZE

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Application Deadline: June 30th 2025.

LOCATION: Kuwait

Kuwait’s annual Al-Sumait Prize honors individuals or institutions who have, through their work or research, made significant advances in the fields of food security, health, and education in Africa. An initiative of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Amir of the State of Kuwait, its goal is to shine a light on those making a positive difference to sustainable development in Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

The nominated candidates’ research and development work or projects and initiatives must be innovative and have achieved high-impact in the African continent.

The submitted work must be of paramount importance in promoting significant economic, social, human resources and infrastructure development within the announced field of the prize, education.

The submitted research work of a nominated candidate should be composed of studies and applied research, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and recognized at a global level within the announced field. The research outcomes need to have been applied after publication in African countries within the past ten years. Adequate supporting evidence needs to be provided.

Nominations are accepted from competent regional and international institutions and scientific centres (universities, institutes and centres of scientific research) as well as from UN organizations, former winners in the field of the prize, or former evaluation members.

All submissions must be submitted in English. If the work is carried out is in another language, a comprehensive summary of the nominated work in English must be submitted.

Register and fill in the prize nomination form at: https://prizes.kfas.org.kw

The nomination form and submitted works must be received before June 30th, 2025.

BENEFIT:

The prize is awarded annually and has a value of $1,000,000 (One million US dollars).

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