Attention OWSD network - OWSD is now accepting applications for the 2021 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for early career women scientists in the developing world! This USD $5000 prize has a powerful effect on enhancing the visibility of outstanding women scientists, and creating new opportunities for their futures. The 2021 awards will be in the physical sciences - chemistry, mathematics, and physics (interdisciplinary subjects are also accepted). For full information including how to apply, see: https://bit.ly/32qekKd

Applications

Applications for the 2021 awards are invited from women scientists working in the Physical Sciences (chemistry, mathematics and physics), who have lived and worked for at least 5 years in an eligible STLC.

Applications must be made online, in English, and must include:

• Official documentation proving 5 years’ residency in an eligible STLC .

The following documents can be submitted as proof of residence as long as the name of the applicant (as written in the online form) appears clearly: statement from the local police office or municipality, population registry office, rental agreement, utilities bills, employment contract. This list is not exhaustive and alternative documents can be considered. Please write to owsd@owsd.net if you are not sure about the eligibility of your documents.