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April 2026

  • Nominations are open for the Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science, recognizing excellence in Scientific Achievement and Science Outreach (deadline: April 8, 2026).
  • From science and society to tech, start-ups, the arts, and women in influence - applications and nominations are now open for the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year. Finalist nominators receive a free ticket to the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. Apply now! (Deadline: April 15, 2026)
  • From science and society to tech, start-ups, the arts, and women of influence - applications and nominations are now open for the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year. Finalist nominators receive a free ticket to the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. Apply now! (Deadline: April 15, 2026)
  • Applications are open for the 2026 Grand Prix of the Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie, a scientific award designed to recognise original work of excellence in the field of chemistry, with a cash prize of €35,000 (deadline: April 30, 2026).

May 2026

  • Applications are open for the 2026 International TÜBA Academy Awards. Awards are given in Science and Engineering, Health and Life Sciences, and Social and Humanities Sciences (deadline: May 15, 2026).
  • Nominations are open for Nature Awards  AI for Discovery Award, which supports AI-powered research that accelerates solutions to urgent challenges in health,  sustainability and manufacturing (deadline: May 27, 2026).

June 2026

  • Nominations are open for the 2027 Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature, which celebrates the remarkable women spearheading advancements in technology, driving positive change for society and the planet (deadline: June 5, 2026).
  • Nominations are open for the 2026 Holberg Prize, an international prize (worth NOK 6,000,000) awarded annually for outstanding contributions to research in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology (deadline: June 15, 2026)
  • Nominations are open for the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards, which recognize and encourage world-class research and cultural creation, prizing contributions of singular impact for their originality and significance. The award content includes €400,000, a diploma and a commemorative artwork (deadline: June 30, 2026). 

Ongoing Opportunities 

  • Join Canadian Science Speakers Network, a registry of researchers, across all disciplines, designed to promote collaboration, outreach, and engagement across Canada.
  • Join Informed Perspectives a database for women and gender-diverse voices to make it easier for journalists, podcasters, and event organizers to diversify their sources.
  • The Global Excellence Initiative champions Canadian research talent on the world stage. Visit their website or subscribe for the latest updates on major national and international research awards.
  • Call for members to the operational committees of the ISC Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Call for resources that promote gender equality in scientific organizations

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