Award for Brazilian Woman Scientist Doing Research in the US
Information
Dimensions Sciences in partnership with Silicon Valley’s Chapter of Grupo Mulheres Brasil is calling for applications to the first edition of the ScientistA Award.
This Award honors women scientists from Brazil performing research in the US. We are targeting early career professionals. The candidates must hold an active postdoctoral position or equivalent at either academia or industry in the US.
The award comes with a one-time cash prize of $2,000 for the winner and up to 5 honorable mentions. The candidates will be evaluated based on scientific merit, innovation, and candidate profile.
We are specifically seeking highly motivated applicants from a diverse racial and socio-economic background working in projects focused on life sciences and healthcare.
Eligibility
- Identify gender as a women.
- Hold Brazilian or dual citizenship.
- Received a PhD degree in the past 10 years, counting from March 1, 2021.
- Hold postdoctoral, research associate, instructor or equivalent in academia or industry in the US.
- Conduct research in the Life or Medical Sciences area.
Impact
This award benefits inclusion of women in science and promotes international research exchange between the US and Brazil. By honoring women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields we hope to build more diverse community in the US and internationally.
Empowering Brazilian Women Scientists in the US
Event
Save the Date
Award Ceremony and Networking Event
Saturday, April 10, 1:00 - 4:00 PM (ET)
Our Partners
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Bronze Sponsor
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