2022 - Women in Science Incentive Prize

Women in Science Incentive Prize

Presented by The Story Exchange
The Story Exchange, an award-winning nonprofit media organization dedicated to elevating women's voices, is once again accepting applications for its annual Women In Science Incentive Prize. (Learn all about it here.)

The cash prize will support U.S.-based women working to find innovative, science-based solutions in the area of climate change mitigation and adaptation. This year, the focus is on women leading efforts in air.

A total of 5 recipients will be awarded $5,000 each and potential media coverage via The Story Exchange, which produces videos, articles and podcasts for entrepreneurial women. Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges following a rigorous scientific review and based on an assessment by The Story Exchange editors.

DUE DATE: JULY 31, 2022

Note: Finalists will be notified in September and invited to submit full applications. Winners will be announced in December.
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Please provide your website, and/or other links to your online presence (such as public social media accounts).*
Please upload a PDF of your resume.*

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What is the highest level of education you have achieved?*
At which colleges or universities did you earn your degree(s)?*
Are you the founder, or on the founding team, of a business that utilizes your scientific innovations or ideas? (This is not required.)*
Why do you feel that you qualify for this award? *
Please provide a statement (maximum 800 words) describing your work, experience, and professional goals, including the intended impact of your current project or venture and its unique features.*

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Please tell us the intended use of the award money, should you win.*
Please provide a statement (maximum 500 words) about your personal story, including your biggest personal and/or professional challenges, in particular any gender-based discrimination you faced.*

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Have you received any funding for your work? (Either startup or growth capital, or grants or other types of funding for your research.) If so, please describe (both amounts and sources).*
Have you already received any recognition for contributions you’ve made in the research of air / environmental engineering field?*
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As mentioned above, finalists will be notified in September (and will be invited to submit full applications), and winners will be announced in December. If you have questions, or need to amend your application, please email info@thestoryexchange.org.
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