Call for the “Science, She Says! Award” for outstanding junior female scientists
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is willing to establish the “Science, She Says! Award” to recognize an outstanding junior female scientist who has remarkably contributed to the advancement of science and technology, while performing her research in one of the following regions:
- Africa and the Middle East
- Asia and the Pacific
- Europe
- Central and South America and the Caribbean
- North America
One candidate will be selected for each of the five regions, the determining factor being the place of work for at least the last 4 years.
The first edition of the Award bestowed will take place during the Italian Scientific Attachés Conference, to be held in Padua on October 2022. All fields of science and technology will be considered. The award will consist of an engraved medal and a diploma from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Eligibility:
- The “Science She, Says! Award” is assigned to an outstanding female scientist for her contribution to the advancement of bilateral scientific cooperation in any field of science and technology, through their activity in one of the regions mentioned above (Asia and the Pacific).
- The nominee should be resident in the country where she is nominated for the award, at least since January 1st 2018.
How to Apply: The Call for Nominations will be published on the websites of the Embassy and Universities and research centres.
Nomination Deadline: September 9, 2022
Any scientist and institution willing to present a nomination may submit the format herewith enclosed, duly completed, to the following email address: uffculturale.bangkok@esteri.it
For more information, please visit: https://ambbangkok.esteri.it/ambasciata_bangkok/en/ambasciata/news/dall_ambasciata/2022/08/call-for-the-science-she-says-award.html or https://www.inter.chula.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Premio_Science__She_Says_.pdf
