Rising Star – Academic / Research Award

This award recognises a young academic woman of colour who has shown exceptional promise through her research and scholarly activities.

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Award Criteria

This award is open to all women of colour who meet the following criteria:
– 5 years in academia following the completion of a PhD (inclusive of any career breaks or caring responsibilities)
– Conducted influential academic research or scholarly activities with the potential for significant impact
– Actively engaged in academic community initiatives and demonstrated leadership among peers
– Shown promise through academic achievements, awards, or formal recognitions

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Eligibility & Important Information

Applicants may only submit one entry, so please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria below and choose the category that best reflects your work.

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Applicants must identify as a woman of colour or as a culturally racially marginalised (CARM) woman.

2

Applicants must be currently based in Australia and working/studying here.

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The submission must relate to work or study in a STEM field.

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Applicants to have no more than 5 years of total experience in a STEM field (accounting for any career breaks).

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  1. Recognition as an industry leader irrespective of age or seniority
  2. Connect with industry leaders, mentors, and like-minded professionals.
  3. Reflect on and appreciate the challenges you’ve overcome and milestones achieved.
  4. Encourage others to pursue their passions and drive positive change within STEM.

Nominations are not required to submit an application for the Awards.
If you would like to nominate someone, you can use our nomination template and share it directly with the person you wish to nominate, so they can choose to submit an application themselves.

Winners are selected by an independent judging panel comprising experts and leaders in STEM fields. They will review all nominations and assess them based on the criteria outlined for each category.


If you are interested in sponsoring or partnering with the Women of Colour in STEM Awards, please contact us here. We offer various sponsorship packages and partnership opportunities.