Sony Women in Technology Award

They will recognize three inspirational women in technology who are poised to redefine the future of their fields, positively impacting the society and the planet. They hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology.

Why Apply?

• An opportunity to propel your career
  • Winning this award unlocks a substantial prize and creates avenues to accelerate your research, elevating your professional journey to new heights.
• $250,000 prize
  • Every recipient of this award will be granted a significant prize to advance their research endeavours. Additionally, your work will be showcased on Nature.com, amplifying its impact and fostering collaborations on a global scale.

Criteria

• Full and part time employees of research institutions, including those on fixed term contracts are eligible to apply.
• Owners and employees of spin outs are eligible to apply.
• You are eligible to apply if you are a past replicant of Sony funding.
• You are not eligible if you are directors or employees (or members of their immediate families) of the Promoter and affiliates of Sony Group Corporation.
• Self-identify as a woman: They embrace diversity and welcome applications from those identifying as women, including transgender women, genderqueer, and non-binary individuals.
• Work in technology: Open to individuals engaged in research within the field of technology. Whether you’re affiliated with a university, research institute, or university spinouts – if you’re creating physical or digital tools and solutions, using mathematical and physical science to achieve practical goals, they encourage you to apply.
• Early to Mid-Career Phase: Women navigating the early stages of their career, having obtained their undergraduate degree within the last 15 years, or experienced professionals in the mid-career phase, having graduated between 15 to 25 years ago, are welcome to apply.

For more information, visit Sony Group Corporation.