Deadline: 26 May 2017
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is seeking nominations for the 2017 South African Women in Science Awards (WISA) to recognize and reward excellence by women scientists and researchers, and profile them as role models for younger women.
The South African Women in Science Awards in the distinguished women and distinguished young women categories will be made to women doing research in the Natural (Life and Physical) and Engineering Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The DST Fellowships and TATA Scholarships are not restricted to the theme.
The 2017 WISA will be presented on 17 August 2017 as part of the Department’s celebration of Women’s Month.
Theme
The theme for the 2017 South African Women in Science Awards is “Women`s Economic Empowerment in the changing world of work”. This theme is the priority theme for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW).
Award Categories
- Awards for Distinguished Women Researchers
- Natural (Life and Physical) and Engineering Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Awards for Distinguished Young Women Researchers
- Natural (Life and Physical) and Engineering Sciences
- Humanities Social Sciences
- Awards for R&I leading to Socio-Economic Impact and/or Empowerment of Women
- Distinguished Woman Researcher
- Distinguished Young Woman Researcher
- DST Fellowships
- For four current master’s students: 2 in natural and engineering sciences, 1 in human and social sciences, and 1 in indigenous knowledge systems (IKS)
- For four current doctoral students: 2 in natural sciences, 1 in human and social sciences and 1 in indigenous knowledge systems (IKS)
- 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
Eligibility Criteria
The awards will be made to women who are South African citizens or permanent residents.
How to Apply
Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically (using the attached form) at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: South Africa
For more information, please visit Call for Nominations.