The 2027 edition of the International Awards will honour five outstanding scientific researchers in the field of Physics, Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Related Environmental Sciences, working in the following regions:

Africa and the Arab States

Asia and the Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

North America

ELIGIBILITY:

One candidate will be selected from each of the five regions, eligibility being determined by the place where she has worked for at least 10 years, rather than by her nationality.  

The candidate must :

Be recognized for her scientific excellence by the international scientific community.

Be actively involved in scientific research.

Work in any of the scientific fields listed in the introduction section above.  

No age limit applies to candidates

Qualified nominators must hold, at a minimum, a PhD in a science subject and may be:  

 Heads of University or Scientific Institutions,  

Members of Academies of Science,  

Holders of Research Chairs,  

Full professors,  

Former Laureates of the For Women in Science International Awards.  

Nominations can only be submitted electronically through the online dedicated platform and must be written in English: INTERNATIONAL AWARDS | For Women in Science.

The candidates’ selection criteria are the following:  

The candidate’s outstanding contribution to the advancement of science,  

The impact of the candidate’s research on the current state of the relevant scientific field (number, quality and impact of publications, conference presentations, patents),  

The recognition of the candidate by peers within her discipline through publications,  

The recognition of the candidate’s commitments to education, teaching activities, mentoring, and/or to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals more broadly.  

BENEFIT:

Each of the five Laureates will receive an award of €100,000.