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Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026 ($250,000 prize)

Posted on: 16 Apr, 2025 Deadline: 30 May, 2025

This award program is designed by Sony and Nature to recognise and reward exceptional talent, achievement, and impact. The programme recognizes and celebrates the remarkable women spearheading advancements in technology and driving positive change for society and the planet.

By spotlighting their achievements, they hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology. Winning this award unlocks a substantial prize and creates avenues to accelerate your research, elevating your professional journey to new heights.

Eligibility Criteria for Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026 ($250,000 prize)

This award is open to women who are

Early to mid-career researchers
Working in academia, a research institution, or a university-affiliated spinout company
From any discipline in technology or related fields
A PhD is not required to apply

Whether you are building cutting-edge AI, advancing clean energy, creating life-saving medical tech, or rethinking how technology can serve society - this award is for you.

Benefits of Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026 ($250,000 prize)

There is a $250,000 prize.
Each of the three recipients of this award will be granted a significant prize to advance their research endeavors. Additionally, your work will be showcased on Nature.com, amplifying its impact and fostering collaborations on a global scale.
All finalists will be featured on Nature.com and will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo.

How to Apply

Click on the link to the application website to get started with your application process.

The deadline to submit is on May 30, 2025, at 11.59pm (UTC 00:00). Note the deadline showing on top of your application form converts to your local time zone.

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Application Deadline

30 May, 2025, 11.59 pm