Call for Nominations: 2018 South African Women in Science Awards

Deadline: 18 May 2018

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is seeking nominations for the 2018 South African Women in Science Awards (WISA) to recognise and reward excellence by women scientists and researchers, and profile them as role models for younger women.

The theme for the 2018 WISA is leveraging science, technology and innovation to enhance inclusive growth and development. This theme is adapted from the 2018 priority theme for the 6th BRICS science technology and innovation (STI) Ministerial meeting, which will be hosted by South Africa in July 2018.

Awards in the distinguished woman and distinguished young woman researcher categories will be made for research that responds to the theme in the fields of Natural (Life and Physical) and Engineering Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Astronomy. However, the DST Fellowships and TATA Scholarships are not restricted to the theme.

Award Categories

Awards for Distinguished Woman Researchers
- Natural (Life and Physical) and Engineering Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Astronomy
Awards for Distinguished Young Woman Researchers
- Natural (Life and Physical) and Engineering Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Astronomy
Awards for Research and Innovation
- Distinguished Woman Researcher
- Distinguished Young Woman Researcher
DST Fellowships
- Five current master’s students: 2 in natural and engineering sciences, 1 in human and social sciences (HSS), 1 in indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) and 1 in Astronomy.
- Five current doctoral students: 2 in natural and engineering sciences, 1 in HSS, 1 in IKS and 1 in Astronomy.
TATA Africa Scholarships for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology
- Three master’s students in disciplines where the participation of women is low.
- Three doctoral students in disciplines where the participation of women is low.