Pretoria - The Department of Science and Technology is inviting nominations for the 2013 South African Women in Science Awards (WISA).
The awards will be presented on 16 August 2013 as part of the department's celebration of National Women's Month.
Categories of the awards are as follows:
1. Awards for distinguished women:
- Life Sciences
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
2. Awards for distinguished young women:
- Life Sciences
- Social Sciences and Humanities
3. The role of science and research against violence towards women. Three awards will be made to:
- distinguished researcher
- emerging researcher
- postdoctoral researcher
4. Fellowships:
- Masters students (X3)
- Doctoral students (x3)
5. TATA Africa Scholarships for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology:
- Masters students (X3)
- Doctoral students (X3)
Nominations should reach the Department of Science and Technology by 17 May 2013. No late entries will be accepted.
For more information and entry forms, visit www.dst.gov.za, or email WISAwards@dst.gov.za, or contact: Ms Bessie Mchunu, tel: 012 843 6464, email: Bessie.mchunu@dst.gov.za, Ms Fadila Lagadien, tel: 012 843 6411, email: Fadila.lagadien@dst.gov.za.
Entries can be posted to the Project Coordinator, Women in Science Awards, Department of Science and Technology, Private Bag X894, Pretoria, 0001. – SAnews.gov.za
