Deadline: 24-Mar-23
The Queensland Museum is inviting applications for Queensland Women in STEM prize that recognises Queensland women who make an outstanding contribution in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and inspires women and girls to get involved!
The 2023 Queensland Women in STEM Prize recognises the valuable contribution of Queensland women working in STEM careers and aims to inspire women and girls to start and thrive in STEM careers for the benefit of the whole community.
This state-wide competition is open to women working in STEM careers in Queensland who have made an outstanding contribution to STEM fields and who proactively support women and girls in STEM through engagement activities.
Categories
- The Queensland Women in STEM Prize includes two categories:
- Judges’ Award: open to STEM professionals who identify as a woman
- Breaking Barriers Award: open to STEM professionals who identify as a woman and:
- are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage; and/or
- have a disability (as defined under the Disability Services Act 2006); and/or
- are a carer (as defined under the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008).
- Highly Commended Award(s) will be bestowed at the discretion of the judging panel to applicant(s) deemed to have demonstrated enthusiasm, dedication and commitment in their chosen field.
Prizes
- The 2023 Queensland Women in STEM Prize offers cash prizes:
- Judges’ Award – $5,000
- Breaking Barriers Award – $5,000
- Highly Commended Award(s) – at the discretion of the judging panel.
Eligibility Criteria
- The 2023 Queensland Women in STEM Prize is open to any person who:
- identifies as a woman; and
- works or studies in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field; and
- resides and undertakes STEM activities or research in Queensland; and
- is within the first 15 years of their STEM career.
- Applicants may include professionals, scientists, researchers, educators or students from any company, institute, government, university, not-for-profit or educational institution.
- To be eligible for the Breaking Barriers Award the entrant must also identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, as having a disability (as defined under the Disability Services Act 2006), or be a carer (as defined under the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008).
How will my entry be judged?
- All awards will be judged by a panel of experts.
- The panel will assess entries on the following criteria:
- Well-articulated/communicated summary and video about your work in STEM
- Positive impact and relevance of your work to advancing Queensland
- Evidence of and a passion for communication and community engagement to promote awareness and understanding in your STEM field.
- Clear support for advancing women and girls in STEM fields.
For more information, visit Queensland Women in STEM Prize.